The pope says mass daily, usually in his private chapel.
The Latin mass officially was changed from Latin to the vernacular during the papacy of Pope Paul VI [September 26, 1897-August 6, 1978]. Paul VI reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and as Sovereign of Vatican City for 15 years, from 1963 to 1978. He approved the New Order of the Mass in the vernacular in April 1969. The changes were carried out the following year, in 1970.
they talk about the pope and stuff
It symbolizes that the pope is prophet, priest and king. As king it symbolizes a crown, for the pope is a temporal ruler, having both lands and subjects as well as dictating political concerns relative to his position and involvement. As priest it is a headdress symbolizing his authority to teach as well as the authenticity of his office as official head of the Christian Church. As prophet, it symbolizes his appointment and selection by God to speak in His name on matters of discernment and interpretation.
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His inauguration mass was held on April 24, 2005.
The pope is the principal celebrant of the midnight mass on Christmas,
He was not chosen pope by any king. Gregory was acclaimed pope by the citizens and clergy of Rome and then it was made official by an election carried out by the cardinals in April of the year 1073.
Roman Catholic AnswerNot sure what you are asking here. The Mass is not usually divided into categories. Although there is a private Mass - a Mass said with no congregation versus a public Mass. There is now the Ordinary Form of the Mass, which is the Mass promulgated by Pope Paul VI following the 2nd Vatican Council; and the Extraordinary Form which is the Mass originally promulgated by Pope Pius V, and last revised under Pope John XXIII.
No, it is not a requirement.
It was probably composed in 1562.
Pope Francis held Holy Mass and prayed in St. Peter's Square.