Divino Afflatu

Divino Afflatu was a papal decree issued by Pope Pius X in 1915 that reformed the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar and practices. Its primary focus was on standardizing the celebration of the Mass and the Divine Office (the prayer of the Church), emphasizing Gregorian chant and more uniform liturgical texts. The goal was to foster greater reverence, understanding, and unity in worship. Divino Afflatu also encouraged clergy and faithful to participate more actively in the liturgy, highlighting the importance of tradition while modernizing certain aspects to deepen spiritual engagement.