Posts Tagged ‘Diocese of San Cristóbal de Las Casas’

Jesus didn’t celebrate Mass in Latin

Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Mexican Cardinal

Mexican Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel has defended the Vatican-approved adaptations to the Roman Rite for indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico, saying Jesus didn’t celebrate Mass in Latin. The cardinal emphasised that these changes are faithful to Catholic teaching and reflect local culture, addressing traditionalist criticism. The Dicastery for Divine Worship recently approved a decree permitting Read more

Vatican approves Indigenous traditions in Mexican Mass

Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Indigenous elements in Mass

The Vatican has approved integrating Indigenous traditions into the Catholic Mass in Mexico’s Diocese of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. The adaptations include new roles for lay leaders and cultural expressions during worship, reflecting the traditions of local Indigenous communities. According to a decree issued by Cardinal Arthur Roche, the Dicastery for Divine Worship granted Read more