Pope Leo XIV Urges Fideilty to Mass Rubrics and Lifelong Liturgical Formation

Pope Leo XIV issued a letter to Cardinal Roche urging priests and the faithful to respect liturgical rites promulgated by Paul VI and John Paul II, emphasize ongoing liturgical formation, and cultivate humility and ecclesial unity. He cites Pope Francis’ Desiderio Desideravi and calls for concrete formation paths at all levels, including forming Sunday Mass as a central, formative celebration, with a reminder that in-person worship remains essential despite modern trends. The letter coincides with a liturgical-formation conference in Oregon led by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Divine Worship.