Cardinal Burke stands firmly behind Cardinal Sarah’s call for ‘ad orientem’ worship The American prelate says the Vatican's chief liturgist is right to recommend that the focus be on the Lord. News Lisa Bourne • Aug 29, 2016Jun 18, 2021
Dismissing Cardinal Sarah’s advice – imagine if the laity did it Imagine if Catholics only ever did what we are mandated to do in the Church. Blogs John-Henry Westen • Jul 21, 2016Apr 23, 2024
GIRM warfare: Experts criticize Vatican’s quick dismissal of Cardinal Sarah’s call for Mass facing East Both the Vatican's spokesman and the U.S. Bishops' statement are relying on a faulty translation of liturgical law, they say. News Claire Chretien • Jul 18, 2016Jun 18, 2021
Cardinal Nichols tells priests to ignore Vatican liturgist’s directive on celebrating Mass facing East English Cardinal Vincent Nichols is known for offering innovative gay-friendly Masses. News Claire Chretien • Jul 11, 2016Jun 18, 2021
Vatican Liturgy Chief asks all priests and bishops to face east for Mass, faithful to kneel for Communion Cardinal Sarah's appeal is being hailed as 'the biggest liturgical announcement' since Pope Benedict's motu proprio on the Latin Mass. News John-Henry Westen • Jul 5, 2016Jun 18, 2021