What was the impact of Vatican II on the liturgy?

As a result of Vatican II, the Catholic Church opened its windows onto the modern world, updated the liturgy, gave a larger role to laypeople, introduced the concept of religious freedom and started a dialogue with other religions.

What changes were made after the Second Vatican Council?

The changes from Vatican II Among the noteworthy ones were those that changed the way the church worshipped. The altar, for example, was turned around to face the people. Mass was changed to be in the vernacular, no longer in Latin. And women no longer had to cover their hair in church.

Is Latin Mass allowed in the Catholic Church?

Pope Francis placed limits Friday on the use of Latin in the Roman Catholic Church service called Mass. The decision cancels a reform established by Pope Benedict XVI, who led the Church just before Francis. Benedict had ordered that Latin could be used in special celebrations of the mass.

Is the Novus Ordo a new rite?

A completely new rite of the Mass was slated for preparation from the very beginning of the Consilium [Council for the Implementation of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy]. The first complete draft of a new Ordo Missae was ready for the sixth plenary session (October 18–26, 1965).

Is Latin Mass making a comeback in the Catholic Church?

VATICAN CITY — Fifty years after the traditional Latin Mass was abandoned by the Roman Catholic Church, it is making a comeback. The Second Vatican Council ruled a half-century ago this month that the Mass could be said in local languages while the priest faced the congregation.

Should local bishops say the mass in Latin?

Local bishops can also point out that saying the Mass in Latin is not a problem if it is the Latin version of the new rite. It is the old liturgy that is used to breed disunion. The need for pastoral sensitivity means that it will take time for old liturgy to fade away, but this ultimately is the goal.

Can bishops still deny the old mass?

The bishops can still allow the celebration of the old Mass where they judge there is a pastoral need, but they can deny it to dissenters who oppose the reforms of Vatican II. The bishop can also control which priests are celebrating the old Mass to make sure that they are fostering unity with the church rather than dissent.

Is the Latin Mass growing in the world?

The International Una Voce Federation, lay groups associated with the Latin Mass, said member organizations are growing in all parts of the world. “I think people are drawn to the Mass’ beauty and depth and its internal coherence,” said James Bogle, president of the federation.