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Culture / 12 weeks ago
Why August 15 is a holiday in some parts of Europe
August 15 is widely observed across Europe as the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a major Christian festival commemorating the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up into heaven. The holiday has deep roots in Catholic tradition – it marks Mary’s “ascent to heaven” according to Catholic doctrine. In Eastern Orthodox churches (where it’s often called the Dormition of the Theotokos), August 15 is likewise a central feast day.
World / 28 weeks ago
Who will be the next pope?
Roman Catholic cardinals will begin a secret conclave to elect the next pope on May 7, a senior Vatican source told Reuters on Monday, April 28. Although not announced officially, the decision was made during the first closed-door meeting of cardinals since Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, April 26.
