https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-says-vatican-ii-s-liturgical-reform-was-necessary-for-lay-involvementContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-says-vatican-ii-s-liturgical-reform-was-necessary-for-lay-involvementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-says-vatican-ii-s-liturgical-reform-was-necessary-for-lay-involvement#u51355Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:10:14 +0000Pope Leo XIV stated that the liturgical reforms of Vatican II were necessary to increase lay involvement and promote active participation. During a summer catechesis and a general audience, the Pope argued that active participation in the liturgy fosters a closer relationship with God. These comments align the current papacy with the goals of the Second Vatican Council regarding how the faithful engage with sacred rites.Why it mattersThe debate over liturgical style often pits traditionalists against those favoring the post-Vatican II reforms. This papal intervention addresses ongoing tensions