Pope lamented division in the world at Pentecost Mass

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On Pentecost, Sunday, Pope Francis lamented discontent and division in the world. “We are all connected, and yet we are divided from one another, numbed by indifference and oppressed by loneliness. So many wars, so many conflicts: it seems incredible the evil that man can do,” the pope said.Several hundred faithful and cardinals sat in the pews and chairs around the altar. The pope seemed in good shape. He had cancelled several appointments Friday because of a fever. Christians celebrate the Feast of Pentecost 50 days after Easter, bringing the…

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Sunny weather prevails this week

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Sunny weather will continue until the end of next week, according to a forecast by Geosphere Austria. May is coming to an early end of summer. Beyond that, it will remain mostly sunny and pleasantly warm until next Friday, with the tendency for showers and thunderstorms increasing toward the end of the week. The summer is thus not only calendar-technically before the door. Pentecost Monday brings scattered showersOn Whit Monday, the sun will initially shine from the sky everywhere before spring clouds will form over the mountains and hills in…

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Price of goods, Corona, electricity – important changes in June

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Several changes will come into effect on June 1 or during the month. For example, the last Corona measures expire in this country, stricter penalties for e-scooter drivers are coming, a discounter is starting a 50 percent special sale, electricity customers should compare prices again, and the festival season is beginning—an overview of the most important innovations. ➤ As of June 30, Covid-19 is no longer a notifiable disease. Specifically, this means, above all, the end of the so-called traffic restrictions. Currently, Covid-positive individuals still have to adhere to rules…

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NASA: Asteroid discovered in ‘strange shape’ near Earth

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A new asteroid discovered by NASA has researchers very intrigued. The asteroid, previously considered potentially dangerous, stands out for its oval shape, which is rare compared to other meteors. Asteroid season seems to be in full swing at the moment. Although this asteroid has not landed on Earth, its unusual shape makes it very noticeable and looks just about to graze Earth. The asteroid comes close to Earth.“This is one of the longest near-Earth objects we have ever seen,” the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) testified in a…

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Pentecost: important feast day because it is considered the “birth of the church.”

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Along with Christmas and Easter, Pentecost is a high festival celebrated with two holidays in Austria. But unlike the other two feast days, many people in this country do not (or no longer) know what is celebrated on Pentecost. Yet Pentecost is an important feast because it is considered the “birth of the church.” Pentecost is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter. The name is also derived from this date because Pentecost comes from the ancient Greek word “pentekoste” (translated as the fiftieth, thus: the 50th day). The holiday…

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Start the day active and relaxed with early morning exercise

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Do you also feel that during the day, you often feel too sluggish to do the sport you had planned to do? Too many excuses keep you from the all-important physical exercise and lead you to the comfortable sofa. Then you are the best candidate for a workout right at the beginning of the day! After just a short time, you won’t want to miss your early morning workout. So put your sportswear in front of your bed in the evening so you can stumble over it directly in the…

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Vienna: Warning against flyers with fictitious content

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Currently, in Vienna, flyers in the appearance of the city of Vienna are circulated, which pretend that the city of Vienna by lot Residents “Parkpickrl” wants to be eliminated. This is freely invented. Recently, members have reported to us about a so-called “Parkpickerl lot” on their parked vehicles. These lots are about reducing the number of cars or parking picker users. On inquiry with the responsible Viennese city councillor for traffic, Ulli Sima, it is confirmed that Vienna has no official lottery or the like. The said lottery slips can…

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Pentecost weekend spoils us with lots of sunshine

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According to Geosphere Austria, highs around 25 degrees are expected during the upcoming Pentecost weekend. The sun can be seen frequently Vienna weather in detailThanks to the influence of high pressure, an often sunny long Pentecost weekend can be expected, accompanied by highs around 25 degrees Celsius, according to Geosphere Austria’s forecast. On Tuesday, however, this weather situation should change again, but any thunderstorms will form relatively small-scale and remain warm. Friday still changeable with short rain showersAlong and north of the Alps, it will be only partly sunny from…

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WhatsApp possibly facing big change

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WhatsApp is testing an entirely new menu for chat attachments. WhatsApp is said to be working on a profile update. In the settings, the social network asks users in an additional field to choose a unique username, as WABetaInfo reports. However, it is unclear how the username will work – but the update is reminiscent of the profile settings of its sister Instagram, which also belongs to the Meta Group. This feature could change how people find each other and network via WhatsApp. It’s also likely to improve privacy protections.…

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