Vatican II
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Five streams of Catholic renewal
The five renewal paths highlight divisions within Catholicism. From hope-filled engagement to anger and withdrawal, each stream reflects different responses to decades of reform efforts. Together, they show how Catholics wrestle with faith, institution, and identity under Pope Leo’s leadership.
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Liturgical antiquarianism by stealth?
The Second Vatican Council’s Sacrosanctum Concilium urged renewal of the liturgy for active, conscious participation. It insisted that symbols be clear, direct, and meaningful. Yet in practice today, many rituals risk reversing that vision, introducing complexity where simplicity was intended, and creating distance rather than engagement.
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