Pope at Audience: Liturgical tradition and renewal drive evangelization
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized that renewing the liturgy while preserving tradition enables the Church to grow, remain united, and continue its mission of evangelization, during his May 27 General Audience in St. Peter’s Square.
- He reflected on the 1963 Second Vatican Council document Sacrosanctum Concilium, highlighting its role in allowing vernacular languages in liturgy and encouraging active participation by the faithful.
- The Pope stressed the importance of respecting liturgical texts and regulations, urging priests to approach liturgical ministry with humility, openness, and fidelity to Church communion.
- Citing predecessors, he noted that liturgical renewal is closely linked to the Church’s overall renewal and must balance tradition with legitimate progress to meet contemporary needs.
- Pope Leo XIV underscored that liturgical reforms should develop organically from existing forms, be carefully investigated theologically and pastorally, and always aim to foster ecclesial communion without causing confusion.