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world5 months ago•5 min saved

Five Years After Beirut Port Explosion: Justice and Rebuilding Efforts Continue

Five years after the Beirut port explosion, a prayer vigil was held to remember the victims, with Pope Leo XIV expressing solidarity and hope for justice and truth. The event included memorials, trees planted in honor of victims, and calls for ongoing investigation, amidst Lebanon's ongoing political and social crises. The Pope's message emphasized compassion and the importance of seeking justice for the victims, while the country continues to face internal and external challenges.

via Vatican News|

#beirut-port-explosion #justice-and-truth #lebanese-victims

community2 years ago•1 min saved

Miraculous Recovery: Deputy Shot in Head Comes Back to Life

Community members in Oconee County gathered at a prayer vigil to support injured deputy Corporal Lucas Watts, who was shot during a chase. The shooting occurred during an attempted traffic stop, and Watts remains hospitalized with critical injuries. The suspect, Gregory Maxwell, was also shot and is in the hospital. The incident is under investigation by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office.

via WSPA 7News|

#community #corporal-lucas-watts #oconee-county

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

"Israeli-American Student Held Hostage in Attacks, San Diego County Office of Education Offers Support"

A recent graduate of the Solomon Schechter School of Long Island in Williston Park was among the hostages taken during the attacks on Israel, according to a rabbi from the Merrick Jewish Centre. Worried community members gathered at a "Stand With Israel" service to support each other and pray for peace. A prayer vigil in Syosset also showed support for Israel on the North Shore of Long Island.

via News 12 Long Island|

#hostage-crisis #international-affairs #israel

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Bowie High School Band Member's Medical Emergency Halts Football Game

A prayer vigil will be held for a Bowie High School band member who collapsed during a football game and remains in critical condition at University Medical Center of El Paso. The student received immediate medical attention and was transported to the hospital. The vigil will take place at Jefferson High School.

via KVIA|

#band-member #bowie-high-school #critical-condition

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Community rallies for high school quarterback after on-field collapse"

A high school quarterback, Mason Martin, collapsed on the field during a game in Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was flown to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for treatment, and his parents have stated that he has a brain injury and remains in critical condition. Doctors are waiting for the swelling to go down before assessing the extent of the damage. A prayer vigil has been scheduled for Martin, and the remainder of the game was called off following the injury.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|

#butler-county #high-school-football #injury

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

DeSantis Faces Backlash at Jacksonville Shooting Vigil

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was booed and heckled at a prayer vigil in Jacksonville for the victims of a racially motivated shooting at a Dollar General store. As DeSantis approached the podium to speak, some in the crowd expressed their displeasure, with one person shouting, "You're not welcome here." The governor's policies, including loosening gun laws and curbing efforts to teach Black history in schools, have faced criticism. DeSantis attempted to continue speaking but eventually stopped due to the growing boos and heckling. Jacksonville councilwoman Ju'Coby Pittman stepped in to address the crowd. DeSantis' office later directed funds towards campus security at a historically Black university and support for the victims' families.

via NPR|

#gun-laws #jacksonville-shooting #politics

community2 years ago•1 min saved

Community Unites in Prayer Vigil for Missing Allisha Watts

Family members, advocates, and the Charlotte community gathered for a prayer vigil sponsored by the Radical Justice Network at Little Rock AME Zion Church to show support for Allisha Watts, who has been missing for over 20 days. Despite criticism of the police's handling of the case, the vigil aimed to keep hope alive and provide a space for community members to support one another. The vigil followed the release of a 911 call made by Watts' cousin, requesting a welfare check after she had not been seen for three days. Another vigil is planned for August 15 in Moore County.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#allisha-watts #charlotte #community

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Boating Crash Claims Lives of Fischer Homes Chairman's Sons

Two brothers, aged 14 and 18, were killed in a boating crash on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. The victims, identified as Chase and Cole Fischer, were the sons of Greg Fischer, the chairman of Fischer Homes. The real estate developer expressed their grief and asked for privacy during this difficult time. A candlelight prayer service will be held in their honor.

via WLWT Cincinnati|

#boating-accident #brothers #fischer-homes

crime2 years ago•10 min saved

"Cardinal Holds Special Mass for Newton Triple Homicide Victims"

Dozens of people gathered for a prayer vigil in Massachusetts to honor the three victims of a triple murder in Newton. The victims, Gilda and Bruno D'Amore and Lucia Arpino, were found stabbed and beaten to death in their home. Christopher Ferguson, a 41-year-old resident of Newton, has been arraigned on charges of murder, assault and battery, and burglary in connection with the slayings. The community has come together to support the victims' family, with Cardinal Seán O'Malley and Pope Francis offering prayers. The investigation is ongoing, with evidence of forced entry and surveillance footage implicating Ferguson.

via WCVB Boston|

#community-support #crime #investigation

obituary2 years ago•3 min saved

Bishop Bernard Wright dies months after hit-and-run during prayer vigil.

Bishop Bernard Wright, who was injured in a hit-and-run during a prayer vigil for Stanley Davis III in December 2022, has died from complications of his injuries. Wright was a community advocate and an advocate for justice for all people. The suspect in the hit-and-run, Jamal Lormejuste, was traveling at an excessive speed in a rented Camaro when he struck Wright. Wright sustained several broken bones from the crash and his recovery was called a miracle by doctors. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

via WPBF West Palm Beach|

#bishop-bernard-wright #community-advocate #hit-and-run

law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

Honoring Fallen St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising.

The funeral for St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was shot and killed in the line of duty, will be held on Friday afternoon with law enforcement honors. A law enforcement procession will take place around 3 p.m. and delays are expected along the route. Roughly 1,500 officers are expected to attend Friday’s events. Law enforcement officers and community members are invited to attend a prayer vigil hosted by a former police chaplain at the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol Friday night starting at 6 p.m.

via KSTP|

#deputy-kaitie-leising #funeral #law-enforcement

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Search for Missing Eaton Teen Continues Amidst Heartbreak and Vigils.

The Eaton Police Department is asking residents to check their security footage from the night 14-year-old Scottie Morris disappeared. Morris was last seen on March 16, 2023, and authorities have been searching for him with boats, drones, and K9 units. The search has not been called off, and a statewide Silver Alert remains in effect. Eaton churches have organized a candlelight prayer vigil for Morris, and anyone with information should contact the Eaton Police Department or call 911.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|

#crime #eaton #missing-person