liturgical
adjective
li·tur·gi·cal
lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl 
li-
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy
the liturgical calendar
liturgical music
2
: using or favoring the use of liturgy
liturgical churches
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Grace was an acolyte at Lord's Chapel, wise in the ways of liturgical response.
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CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Since his election earlier this year, the Pope himself has worn several statement-making liturgical looks, returning to a more traditional, flamboyant, and opulent style following the late Pope Francis’s more austere choices.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
During his tenure, Nelson introduced a series of organizational and liturgical changes intended to emphasize the centrality of Jesus Christ in church practice and to streamline local worship.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Francis moved to allow informal, non-liturgical blessings of same-sex couples by a priest.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Since his election earlier this year, the Pope himself has worn several statement-making liturgical looks, returning to a more traditional, flamboyant, and opulent style following the late Pope Francis’s more austere choices.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
During his tenure, Nelson introduced a series of organizational and liturgical changes intended to emphasize the centrality of Jesus Christ in church practice and to streamline local worship.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Francis moved to allow informal, non-liturgical blessings of same-sex couples by a priest.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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