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[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: Compromises to the Mass are ‘extremely dangerous’ to ‘Catholic life’'The emphasis on mercy and inclusion at the expense of repentance lessens the understanding of the Mass as a holy sacrifice that requires proper preparation and reverence, and this could lead to the taking of the Eucharist unworthily,' writes Bishop Strickland. (Editorial note: The following is a letter from Bishop Strickland.)Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing this letter to talk to you about the Holy Mass. As St. Padre Pio said, “It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do...

[Catholic Caucus] Australian bishops approve new Aboriginal liturgyAmid the Catholic Church’s push under Pope Francis to increasingly engage with and welcome Indigenous peoples and cultures, Australia’s bishops have approved a new liturgy incorporating elements of Aboriginal language and culture.Called the “Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit,” or Missa Terra Spiritus Sancti in Latin, the liturgy was formally approved for use in the Diocese of Broome in Western Australia on Tuesday during a plenary meeting of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in Sydney.According to a May 7 statement from the Australian bishops, the motion to approve the Mass was...