Day: April 25, 2025

Vienna Election 2025 on Sunday: How to find the polling station

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In the Vienna elections on Sunday, voters can use 1,504 polling stations in the federal capital between 7 am and 5 pm. With a few exceptions, the polling stations for the Vienna election are barrier-free. In addition, all polling stations in Vienna have voting booths that can be used barrier-free. There is also a barrier-free polling station for polling cards at each location. The Vienna Electoral Service asks you to check the address of the relevant polling station in good time. Vienna Election 2025: Hotline helps to find a polling…

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The Papacy

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The term “pope” comes from the ancient Greek word “πάππας” (Latin “papa” = father).The term “pope” is an honorary title. The title comes from the Greek world, where it initially referred to abbots and bishops, and from the 5th century AD, to both the Bishop of Rome and the other patriarchs. Since the Middle Ages, the term “Pope” has been used as shorthand for the holder of the Petrine office, although the term “Bishop of Rome” is formally the correct term. As Bishop of Rome and thus successor to the…

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Pope’s death: why the corpse didn’t decompose

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Typically, the body begins to decompose about 24 hours after death. In the case of Pope Francis, this process was halted using a special method. Thanatopraxy was used to ensure that the faithful could say goodbye to the head of the church one last time. Thousands of people will file before Pope Francis’s body in St. Peter’s Basilica until Friday. For Catholics, the opportunity to bid farewell to the dead pope is a ritual and a gesture of gratitude. So that the faithful can see the Pope one last time,…

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Weather in Austria: First continuous rain, THEN everything changes again

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The temperature trend is upwards, especially after the weekend. Even the sun will be out more often. Still changeable and cool until FridayThe weather will remain unsettled in many parts of Austria until and including Friday. Thick clouds, wind, and comparatively cool temperatures will continue to dominate events. Rain is to be expected at times, especially in the north and east of the country, so the umbrella remains a reliable companion. More sun on the weekend due to high pressureThe weather will start to improve on Saturday. An area of…

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All church bells in Austria will ring for the Pope’s funeral

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As a sign of mourning over Pope Francis’s death, bells will ring throughout Austria on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to coincide with the start of the funeral celebrations for the head of the Church in the Vatican. This was announced by the Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference, Peter Schipka, to the Kathpress news agency on Thursday. Austria’s largest bell, the Pummerin at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, will ring for ten minutes.Since the Pope’s death, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, like other churches in the country, has been draped in black…

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Funeral, new pope – conclave will begin in few days

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The conclave will begin in Rome in a few days, during which the cardinals will elect a new pope. Cardinal Christoph Schönborn talks about his expectations.Tomorrow, Saturday, Pope Francis will be buried in Rome—quite simply, as he wished—not in the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica but in his favorite church, Santa Maria Maggiore, in a simple wooden coffin under the floor. The tomb slab will only say “Franciscus.” His funeral will be based on how he lived: simple and close to the people, especially the poor. Nevertheless, a mega-event with many…

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