Mexican Bishops Submit ‘Indigenous Liturgical Adaptations’ to the Vatican for Approval

By Ana Paula Morales, CNA, July 27, 2023

This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA

ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 27, 2023 / 08:30 am – The Mexican Bishops’ Conference (CEM) has recently presented to the Vatican for its approval a series of Indigenous liturgical adaptations for the celebration of Holy Mass for the “original peoples” of the country.

Speaking with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi, promoter of the initiative and one of those in charge of making the presentation to the Vatican, explained that the adaptations have the objective of “advancing the progress of inculturation of the Church in the native peoples and of taking responsibility for the celebration of Holy Mass with some elements of these cultures.” …