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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Die 14 octobris Anno Domini 2023 Sancti Callisti Papæ et Martyris The papal coronation is one of the most expressive acts of each new pontificate. This tradition continued uninterrupted for over one millennium [1]. It was always a momentous event not only for the City and the world, but above […]
Die 19 septembris anno Domini 2023 Sancti Januarii Episcopi et Sociorum Martyrum It is a truism that over time certain practices or concepts become incomprehensible or practically forgotten. At most, their use may evoke certain associations, otherwise appropriate, but without a genuine understanding of them. This is the case with […]