Pope Leo XIV concludes Vatican II liturgical reform reflections

Pope Leo XIV concluded a series of reflections on the Second Vatican Council's liturgical reforms during a general audience in St. Peter's Basilica on August 26, 2026, emphasizing that the changes were rooted in the Church's living tradition and aimed to foster more active participation among the faithful. The Pope's catechesis focused on the 1963 constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium, the first document promulgated by the council, which introduced significant reforms such as allowing liturgy to be celebrated in vernacular languages and encouraging the faithful to engage more fully in worship.