Pope Francis’ funeral will be attended by world and religious leaders, while some heads of state have decided not to attend.

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

The Bishop Says No. According to Article 6 of the Charter of Franco Spain; “no other external ceremonies or manifestations than those of the Catholic religion shall be permitted,” but “no ...

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In January 2025, the full moon rose above the arid mountains of southern Tenerife, Spain. Almost every ... political agreements, religious ceremonies." The Aztecs even used it as a tranquilizer ...