Dicastery for Divine Worship issues 34 decrees for 2025

In brief

The Dicastery for Divine Worship issued 34 decrees for 2025 regarding permissions to celebrate the traditional Mass. According to a document from the Dicastery, the United States holds the highest number of these Vatican permits.

Of the 34 decrees recorded for 2025, 29 renewed existing permissions for an additional two years. In some instances, one decree applied to multiple parishes within a single diocese. The remaining authorizations were for new or distinct permissions, though the published index does not explain the specific details of every case.