The Chicago-born pontiff is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and while his positions on some of the church’s hot-button issues remain unclear, he has signaled continuity with his ...

Mr Von Guttner said the cardinals would then traditionally share a short prayer or liturgy and chant Te Deum ... wear a white cassock, a white zucchetto (skull cap) and a red mozzetta (short ...

They used the Church's liturgy as a battleground to counter doctrinal developments and ecclesial reforms stemming from the Second Vatican Council. The pro-conciliar liturgical forces have, at times, ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass this morning following his election, calling on the Church to focus on areas where ...

Now, in part two, we shall turn to the purpose of the liturgy: namely, true worship of God. In part three (i.e. next time), we shall consider the fruits or benefits of the Liturgy: how the Liturgy ...

So why do they wear yarmulkes? Similar to a kippah, which many observant Jews keep on underneath grander hats like the Shabbat shtreimel, the zucchetto can be worn alone, but also underneath the ...

Martin issued a statement on Friday announcing the new policy, directing that the ancient liturgy would henceforth be celebrated in an as-yet-unnamed chapel in the town of Mooresville. The pope ...

Today, it signifies purity, humility, and papal identity. (Image Credits: Pinterest) The zucchetto is a small, round skullcap made of fine silk, formed by eight triangular panels. Worn at all ...

The papal garb is finished with a white “zucchetto,” or skullcap that is also worn by cardinals in red and bishops in purple. When they are called on to provide a conclave order, Gammarelli ...