Cádiz feels the death of Pope Francis: «He revolutionized the Church with his charism and humility»

By Rike Herbering, Vivienne Kraus The sudden death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday caused grief in Catholic communities worldwide. After the 88-year-old pontiff had delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing in St. Peter's Square to believers from all over the world on Sunday, the news of the head of the church's passing was met with even greater surprise. In the Grafschaft parishes, church representatives look back on a term of office marked by hum…

Pope Francis dies unexpectedly on Easter Monday. Grief and memories of his humanity shape the reactions in the Sauerland.

It is ten o’clock in the morning and the historic center of Cadiz still feels the last coletazos of Holy Week. There is wax stuck on the floor. Petals through the corners. Some of the stragglers burn incense to lengthen the fraternity party. And the box of the official race, still to be dismounted. At the same time, a wave of newly landed tourists stroll through the Gaditan streets with their backpacks, their caps and sunscreens. The sun tighten…

The news of the Pope's death on Easter Monday yesterday was not really the big surprise. At least, if you haven't spent the last weeks completely under a stone or in a funk hole. read more