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News in English (USA) / 26.08.2026 / 18:00

Pope Emphasizes the Importance of Active Participation and Sacred Music in Liturgy

During a recent audience, the Pope highlighted the significance of active participation in the liturgy as a means to foster a deeper relationship with God. Echoing sentiments from Vatican II, he noted that the reformation of the liturgy was essential for enhancing this participation. Furthermore, Pope Leo XIV called sacred music a profound treasure and urged for its preservation, stating that it should glorify God and sanctify the faithful. He reiterated the necessity of respecting approved liturgical texts and norms, calling for a liturgy that shines with noble simplicity and reverence. In his reflections, the Pope emphasized that a dignified liturgy nourishes faith, fraternity, and peace, encouraging all faithful to engage fully in the sacred mysteries.
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