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Vatican approves Mayan rite with ritual dance, female incensors and lay leadership of Mass parts

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Interesting.

The statement explicitly clarifies that these adaptations:

Do not establish a “Maya Rite” or a separate liturgical tradition.
Exclude ritual dances, altars reflecting pre-Hispanic symbolism, or practices involving prayers to the cardinal points.
Maintain the priest as the sole presider of the Eucharist.


I believe these were the main things people were complaining about, so if this is the case... it seems like there's not much reason for controversy?

I do wish the article had given a link to the statement by the bishops, though.
 
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I went to the Vatican website and could not find anything about a Mayan Liturgical Rite.

Yet, Lifesitenews is reporting all the details. Go figure! :D
Lifesitenews really seems to hate Pope Francis...
 
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Lifesitenews really seems to hate Pope Francis...
I know, which is why it's perplexing to see them used in this forum which is supposed to be Catholic.
 
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