The Roman Canon won’t be used at Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass. Is that a big deal?

When the Vatican published the booklet for Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass, one omission raised eyebrows.

When the Vatican published the booklet for Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass on Tuesday, one omission raised eyebrows.

Instead of using the Roman Canon, the prayer recited for centuries at papal funerals, the celebrant will say the Third Eucharistic Prayer.

How significant is this? The Pillar takes a look.

What is the Roman Canon?

The Eucharistic Prayer is an ext…