(The rite continues with the Exorcism, the Sign of the Cross, the Imposition of Salt, the Creed and the Lord's Prayer.)
The 1952 edition, published by the Vatican Polyglot Press under Pope Pius XII, was a definitive recension. It was not a radical innovation but a careful, authoritative compilation of rites that had developed over centuries, many tracing their core to the Council of Trent and the first editio typica (standard edition) of 1614. rituale romanum 1952
Priest: May Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life. Server: Amen. (The rite continues with the Exorcism, the Sign
The Bishop prays: Bishop: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the heart of this your faithful, and kindle in him the fire of your Divine love. Server: Amen
Below is the full text of the major rites in English translation, structured according to the typical 1952 edition.