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Vatican walks back Mass obligation guidance

A Vatican directive on holy days of obligation has seemingly been rescinded.

The Pillar
Jan 29, 2025
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The prefect of the Vatican’s worship office said this week that when days holy days of obligation are transferred on the Church’s liturgical calendar because of conflict with another feast day, the ensuing obligation to go to Mass does not transfer to the new date.

Cardinal Arthur Roche. Credit: © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk

The announcement would seem to override…

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