In Full Voice: Why Church Music is a Good Introduction to the World of Sounds
Church music remains an important entry point to music for many, as highlighted by theologian and musicologist Meinrad Walter.
Russia and Belarus in World Sports: With Flags and Hymns - Happy to Go to the Olympics
Teams from Russia and Belarus are participating in the Para Nordic Ski World Cup in Finsterau, Germany, for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, following a sports court ruling.
Söder pushes for mandatory anthems in schools and reorganization of federal states
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder is advocating for mandatory playing of the European and national anthems at school graduation ceremonies and calling for the reorganization of German federal states, suggesting that states unable to finance themselves are unnecessary.
Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony
Ethiopia celebrated Orthodox Christmas Eve with a large candlelight ceremony in Addis Ababa, where thousands participated in prayers, hymns, and a midnight Mass, marking the end of a 43-day fasting period.