When the Second Vatican Council called for the change of the liturgy from Latin into the languages of the various nations — and encouraged the “music of the people” to enter into liturgies — the event ...

Catholics in the Philippines say better sound systems in churches and “carefully chosen" songs would make attending Mass a more uplifting experience for churchgoers. That was the result of an online ...

This essay is a Cover Story selection, a weekly feature highlighting the top picks from the editors of America Media. Editors’ note: One of the recommendations of the first meeting of the Synod on ...

Mass for Life, commissioned by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, first sung before Walk for Life West Coast. From an artist’s perspective, a newly created work of art can be likened to the birth of a ...

While at times it may seem like music at Mass is simply background noise, the Church believes it should be much more than that. In fact, the Church goes so far as to say that music is a greater ...

Annemarije de Boer is a Los Angeles-based director and visual storyteller specializing in technology reviews and digital innovation journalism. Drawing from her BA in Psychology and decades of ...