Silent procession held in Crans-Montana to honour fire victims

Hundreds of people attended a mass in Crans-Montana on Sunday to pay tribute to the victims of the New Year's Eve bar fire. A silent procession followed the ceremony. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The aim of the mass, which was attended by a large number of religious representatives and politicians, was not only to pay tribute to the victims but also to comfort those affected by the fire at the Le Constellation bar. Addressing the assembly, Pastor Gilles Cavin, President of the Swiss Synod, spoke to the young people, many of whom were in the chapel. "What you experience and what you feel matters," he told them. "Don't be afraid to put your emotions, your fears, your anger and your sadness into words. Dare to talk, dare to ask for help, dare to lean on others. Asking for or accepting support is an act of courage," he added. Seeking the light In his homily, Bishop Lovey stressed that it was "unbearable to remain in the darkness of suffering and death, in ...