liturgy
Church of England’s alternative baptism liturgy drops reference to devil
By Trevor Grundy — January 6, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Church of England has been accused of "dumbing down" the baptism service following the introduction of an alternative liturgy in which parents and godparents need not repent of their "sins" or reject "the devil."
Survey shows Catholic priests don’t like Mass changes
By David Gibson — May 21, 2013
(RNS) Nothing can upset the folks in the pews as much as changing the liturgy that they’re used to, and that seemed likely to be the case when the Vatican ordered revisions to the familiar prayers of the Catholic Mass. But now, more than a year after the changes took effect, a survey of American priests shows that they are more disturbed by the innovations than their flock.
Survey: A year after Mass changes, Catholics adapt and accept
By David Gibson — December 4, 2012
(RNS) A new survey shows that nearly a year after the Catholic Church introduced a new Mass translation, worshippers have by and large accepted – and even welcomed – the changes. By David Gibson.
From Roman perch, American Cardinal Raymond Burke sparks controversy, exerts influence
By David Gibson — September 27, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Cardinal Raymond Burke isn't shy about speaking his mind, but the former archbishop of St. Louis has quietly become an influential player in Rome since Pope Benedict XVI named him the Vatican's top legal authority. By David Gibson.
Vatican lifts suspension of priest who altered prayers at Mass
By Tim Townsend — September 26, 2012
(RNS) An Illinois priest, forced out of his parish by his bishop for improvising prayers during Mass, has had his suspension reversed by the Vatican.
Episcopalians release same-sex marriage rites
By Kevin Eckstrom — March 9, 2012
What would an official same-sex Episcopal wedding liturgy look like? "I now pronounce that they are bound to one another in a holy covenant, as long as they both shall live. Amen."
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