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
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
The recent recovery of an icon depicting Jesus as an Apache Christ, alongside another image of Apache spirit dancers, has left the New Mexico mission community with many questions. The motives behind the theft from the church remain unclear, sparking intense speculation and concern among the mission’s congregation and the wider community. The US bishops Read more
US Catholic bishops offered an apology to Native Americans on Friday for the church’s role in inflicting trauma on their communities and adopted new guidelines for ministering to indigenous Catholics. The new policies, approved by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, call on church leaders to set up listening sessions with local Native leaders, incorporate Read more