Day: May 5, 2025

Spring takes a short break: cool and wet weather this week

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Not only is the start of the new week rainy, but Geosphere Austria’s entire forecast until Friday is also rainy. Clouds, cool temperatures, and recurring precipitation will dominate the weather in Austria in the coming days. A rainy start to the week in AustriaUnder the influence of disturbances, it will be widely overcast on Monday. The sun will only appear briefly, if at all, and regionally in the south. The most precipitation will fall in the country’s south, with the least generally falling in the east and northeast. In the…

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Cardinals must hand in cell phones before conclave

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The conclave begins in Rome on Wednesday. With the exception of two cardinals, all those eligible to vote have already arrived to prepare for the papal election. They will be accommodated in single rooms and must hand in all electronic devices, such as cell phones. The windows in the room are sealed, and the shutters are closed. There is no internet or telephone reception, said Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki from Cologne, who is taking part in a papal election for the second time. “We are then really cut off from…

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Austria: 3.7 percent of the population in private households lives in so-called “absolute poverty.”

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According to the latest data from Statistics Austria, 3.7 percent of the population in private households lives in so-called “absolute poverty.” According to the EU definition, a further 1.529 million people – around 16.9 percent – are at risk of poverty or exclusion. Particularly affected: People with a low level of education. “Every tenth person with at most a compulsory school leaving certificate does not reach the EU minimum standard of living,” according to the Statistics Austria report. Anyone who cannot afford at least seven of the 13 defined everyday…

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Cardinals discuss Pope from Africa or Asia as hope

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The cardinals preparing for the conclave emphasize the need to elect a pope from Africa or Asia who can meet the challenges of the modern Church. A “Superman” is also mentioned among the candidates. The cardinals discuss the possibility of electing a pope from Africa or Asia.They emphasize the need to renew the Church and tackle global challenges.A person with extraordinary abilities, referred to as “Superman,” is mentioned among the candidates.The cardinals attending the pre-conclave congregations emphasize that the Church faces many challenges. In interviews with the Italian press, they…

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