Die 26 octobris Anno Domini 2026Sancti Evaristi Papæ et Martyris He was a man who fully lived his era — this is how Annibale Bugnini summarized the life of Carlo Respighi. There is not a shred of exaggeration in these words. Although the image of Prelate Respighi is less well-known […]
Die 14 octobris Anno Domini 2026Sancti Callisti Papæ et Martyris All documentation, whether ecclesiastical or civil, concerning the Bishop of Rome is prepared in a specific manner. This is significant not only for practical reasons but also from a historical perspective. Notably, while a pope’s death certificate is drafted in […]
Die 3 septembris Anno Domini 2026Sancti Pii X Papæ Confessoris In the history of the papacy, including the modern one, there are symbolic or groundbreaking moments that are, however, forgotten over time. One such event was Pope Pius XII’s visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome […]
Die 22 februarii Anno Domini 2026In Cathedra S. Petri Apostoli Antiochiæ One of the most iconic figures of the 20th-century Papal Court. Longtime Master of Apostolic Ceremonies. A Roman by birth and spirit. A philosopher, theologian, canonist and liturgist. A priest, bishop and cardinal of the Holy Roman Church. A […]
Die 21 ianuarii Anno Domini 2026Sanctae Agnetis Virginis et Martyris Some of the most iconic photographs from Pope John Paul II’s pontificate, especially in terms of liturgy, are the very few taken during his visit to St. Cecilia’s Basilica on November 22, 1984. This is because the pope wore not […]
Die 16 ianuarii Anno Domini 2026Sancti Marcelli Papæ et Martyris Every year, there are more and more scientific publications devoted mainly to the historical and ceremonial aspects of papal liturgy. It is also not uncommon for young researchers to devote their doctoral theses to the ceremonies and traditions of the […]
Die 6 ianuarii Anno Domini 2026In Epiphania Domini In early November of last year, Italian government institutions, as well as numerous press and television agencies, including the official channels of the Holy See, reported the recovery of a stolen (or lost?) papal manuscript from the first half of the 19th […]
Die 12 iunii Anno Domini 2024S. Joannis a S. Facundo Confessoris Having already published an article about the „Franciscan” chasuble of Pope Pius XI, we discovered that the chasuble, along with other elements of liturgical garment, was occasionally displayed in Poland in 2016. This was during the Lux in Oriente […]
Die 11 ianuarii Anno Domini 2024 Sancti Hygini Papæ et Martyris Sexta die infra Octavam Epiphaniæ The last crowned pope was Paul VI. The liturgy took place in St. Peter’s Square on June 30, 1963 was unique not only because of the place of its celebration and the simplifications introduced […]
Die 31 decembris Anno Domini 2023 Sancti Silvestri Papæ et Confessoris Dominica Infra Octavam Nativitatis Despite the existence of an extremely rich literature – both academic and popular – on the Vatican and the papacy, relatively few works are devoted exclusively to the papal liturgy in genere. This is especially […]