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 […]
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Die 24 decembris Anno Domini 2023 In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini Popes are often given all kinds of gifts on various occasions, such as anniversaries, pilgrimages, audiences, important events in the life of the Church, etc. These are often beautiful and valuable liturgical paraments or utensils. They are not always used, […]
Die 11 decembris Anno Domini 2023 Sancti Damasi Papæ et Confessoris Non in solo pane vivit homo, sed in omni verbo, quod procedit de ore Dei (Mt 4,4) The office and person of the pope are related and still – despite some confusions – identified with a symbol that for […]