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Father Laurence Gresser, wearing red vestments, raises the host during the consecration at the altar in the Tridentine Mass at Maternal Heart Church in Sydney. Large crowd of clergy in white vestments and mitres processes through St. Peter's Square during the opening ceremonies of the Second Vatican Council, with crowds and colonnades in the background.
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  • John T. Kyler
    John T. Kyler is a Catholic author, composer, educator, and speaker whose work focuses on the intersection of liturgy, justice, and healthy vulnerability in pastoral ministry.

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Added cross-references. Jun 26, 2026
Added an update about Pope Leo's allowance for a celebration of the traditional Latin mass in Rome. Oct 29, 2025
Corrected a typo and fixed display issue. Oct 29, 2025
New article added. Nov 14, 2024
Media added. Nov 14, 2024
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