Former dicasteries The Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff (Latin: Officium de Liturgicis Celebrationibus Summi Pontificis, Italian: Ufficio delle Celebrazioni Liturgiche del Sommo Pontefice) is the section of the Roman Curia responsible for organizing and conducting liturgies and other religious ceremonies performed by the pope of the Catholic Church.
[1] The office and the consultants who advise it support the pope in expressing his interpretation of the liturgical modifications instituted following the Second Vatican Council.
[2][3] Benedict restored preconciliar elements to the rite for the canonization of saints and Francis removed them and further shortened the ceremony.
[6] On 19 January 2019, Pope Francis transferred responsibility for the Sistine Chapel Choir from the papal household to this Office.
[7] As Prefects of Pontifical Ceremonies: Office of Prefect of Pontifical Ceremonies vacant during reform (1965 - 1970) Office re-established as Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations in 1970 In addition to assisting the pope at sacred functions, the Papal Master of Ceremonies assists cardinals on various occasions: during consistories, when a cardinal takes possession of his titular church, and during solemn celebrations of Mass or other important religious services.