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Vigil Mass

British  

noun

  1. RC Church a Mass held on Saturday evening, attendance at which fulfils one's obligation to attend Mass on Sunday

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Pope Francis led the world's Roman Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, decrying the "icy winds of war" and other injustices.

From Reuters

Pope Francis led the world's Roman Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, decrying the "icy winds of war" and other injustices.

From Reuters

A Vigil Mass will be held at 7 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

The taoiseach and the tánaiste were among several senior politicians who attended a vigil Mass in Creeslough on Saturday evening.

From BBC

Arrayed before the steps of the altar was a row of cardinals, wearing ivory robes and face masks for the first Easter vigil Mass with the faithful present since the pandemic.

From Seattle Times