USCCB Gives Liturgical Notes on the Election of a Pope
Apr 21, 2025

USCCB Gives Liturgical Notes on the Election of a Pope

The Executive Director of the USCCB Secretariat of Divine Worship, Fr. Dustin Dought, has issued a document entitled, Liturgical Notes and Musical Resources for Use Upon the Death of Pope Francis. The resource highlights different aspects of the days of mourning for the Roman Pontiff, including Masses to be celebrated, what to say during the Eucharistic Prayer when the name of the Pope is normally mentioned, etc.

For example, the document gives a comprehensive set of examples with regard to how to phrase the place where the mention of the pope’s name is normally done in the Eucharistic Prayer. Here are a few: 

  • Eucharistic Prayer I (The Roman Canon): “throughout the whole world, together with N. our Bishop” 
  • Eucharistic Prayer II: “and bring her to the fullness of charity, together with N. our Bishop”
  • Eucharistic Prayer III: “your pilgrim Church on earth, with N. our Bishop”

You can find that document here: Liturgical Notes and Musical Resources for Use Upon the Death of Pope Francis.

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