All articles tagged with #mass
Originally Published 8 days ago — by BBC
Mourners gathered at a mass in Crans-Montana to honor victims of a devastating bar fire on New Year's Eve, which resulted in dozens of deaths and many injuries. The tragedy has deeply affected the community, with ongoing investigations into the fire's cause, suspected to be arson by the bar owners, and efforts to identify the victims through DNA and dental records.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Vatican News
Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, has granted a temporary dispensation from attending Mass to individuals who fear detention due to increased immigration enforcement, encouraging spiritual practices and pastoral care during this period until January 11, 2026, amidst community anxiety and fears.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first Christmas celebrations as Pope, emphasizing themes of peace and tradition, including reintroducing the Christmas Day Mass and participating in various liturgical events through early January, marking the end of the Jubilee year.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Washington Post
Pope Leo XIV held an open-air Mass in Beirut, inspiring Lebanon's vulnerable populations and urging Christians to remain in the Middle East despite ongoing hardships.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Phys.org
A new study proposes that particle mass and fundamental forces could originate from the geometry of hidden extra dimensions, specifically through evolving seven-dimensional shapes called G₂-manifolds, potentially eliminating the need for the Higgs boson in explaining mass.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
The Annunciation Catholic Church held its first Mass since a tragic shooting that resulted in two children's deaths and multiple injuries, serving as a moment of hope and healing for the community amid grief. Church leaders and parishioners gathered to pray, reflect on forgiveness, and find solace in faith, with plans for additional memorial activities.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV, during Mass at Albano, emphasized the importance of hospitality, service, and listening as key to building relationships with God and others, encouraging reflection and love especially during summer as a time for peace and connection.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Carabinieri headquarters in Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness, love, and hope in the face of injustice and violence, and expressing gratitude for the service of the Italian gendarmerie and their role in protecting pilgrims and maintaining social order.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance in Castel Gandolfo, where he was warmly welcomed by a large, diverse crowd during a Mass and a procession through the town, highlighting the community's joy and reverence.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV, during Mass in Castel Gandolfo, emphasized the importance of compassion and imitating Christ, the Good Samaritan, by loving and helping others in need, especially those suffering and in poverty, as a reflection of God's mercy and a call for a 'revolution of love.'
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vatican News
The parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo is joyfully preparing to host Pope Leo XIV for a Mass, with community efforts focused on both spiritual and physical preparations, reflecting unity and faith ahead of the Pope's visit.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV closed the Jubilee of Sport with a Mass, emphasizing that sports reflect God's beauty, foster reconciliation, and teach humility and perseverance, illustrating that no one is born a champion or saint but develops through daily effort and faith.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public address to an American audience via a recorded video during a celebration at Chicago's White Sox stadium, marking a significant event for the city following his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Reuters
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope, criticized nationalist political movements during a Mass at the Vatican, urging for open borders and unity, echoing previous criticisms of exclusionary policies and building bridges instead of walls.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of transparency, credibility, and living a life rooted in Christ for priests during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, urging them to serve with humility and model their lives after Jesus to strengthen the Church's mission and witness.