Vatican confirms removal of Burke, Pell from worship congregation

Vatican confirms removal of Burke, Pell from worship congregation 

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Joshua J. McElwee  |  Nov. 22, 2016

The Vatican office that handles affairs relating to the Catholic church’s liturgical practices has confirmed that Pope Francis has decided not to renew the terms of several of its bishop-members, many of whom are known for preferring a more traditionalist practice of liturgy.
Francis had appointed 27 new bishops to serve as members of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments on Oct. 28. But the announcement of the appointments did not make clear whether the previous members’ terms had been renewed.