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Pope Leo XIV: Attendance at Sunday Mass cannot be replaced by virtual participation
EWTN News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of attending Sunday Mass in person, stating that virtual participation cannot replace the active communal celebration of the Eucharist.
- In his Aug. 12 general audience, the pope highlighted the significance of the liturgical year as a living renewal of Christ’s salvific work, referencing Pope Pius XII and Abbot Prosper Guéranger’s contributions to liturgical understanding.
- The pope reiterated that Sunday, the "Lord’s day," is central to Christian life and must be sanctified through active participation in the Eucharistic assembly.
- He expressed condolences and spiritual support for victims of the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia, praying for the deceased and thanking rescue workers.
