By Kristina Millare
Vatican City, Feb 28, 2025 / 13:20 pm
Pope Francis on Friday urged liturgists to accompany bishops and the faithful communities of their dioceses with humility and discretion.
In a message sent from Gemelli Hospital to liturgy professors and students of the Anselmianum, a pontifical university in Rome associated with the Order of St. Benedict, the Holy Father emphasized the importance of fostering a liturgical style that reflects the following of Jesus, avoiding unnecessary pageantry or prominence in celebrations.
The Anselmianum, also known as the Pontifical Athenaeum of Sant’Anselmo, recently organized a five-day course in Rome from Feb. 24-28 for individuals responsible for episcopal liturgical celebrations.
“I am pleased to note that you have once again accepted the invitation formulated in the apostolic letter Desiderio Desideravi,” the Holy Father expressed in his message written from Gemelli Hospital.
“Worship is the work of the whole assembly,” the pontiff emphasized, highlighting the communal aspect of worship.
