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Tag: 04.12.11
Vatican Introduces New, Old-Fashioned English Liturgy, But Many Catholics Are Wary
“The church officials promoting it say it will bring an elevated reverence and authenticity to the Mass. Many Catholics who prefer a more traditional liturgy are eagerly anticipating the change. But after getting a glimpse of the texts in recent months, thousands of priests in the United States, Ireland and Australia have publicly objected that the translation is awkward, archaic and inaccessible.”
Opera Composer Daniel Catan Dies Suddenly At 62
An “unabashed neo-Romantic,” the Mexican-American composer was best known for his Spanish-language opera Il Postino, which had a sold-out premiere run last fall at Los Angeles Opera, with Placido Domingo singing the role of Pablo Neruda.