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Mass on wheels not so popular in the Philippines

A Filipino priest has been suspended after delivering a Christmas hymn on a hoverboard. The priest chose to give the closing blessing of Christmas eve mass gliding around the church on a hoverboard. The Diocese of San Pablo in Laguna province was not impressed. In a statement the church said the priest would now be "out of the parish to spend some time to reflect on this past event." Journalist with Rappler.com Paterno Esmaquel II reflects on local reaction to the incident:

(Photo: Priest sings on hoverboard in church. Novus Ordo Insider)

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