https://theworldwatch.com/tags/semana-santa/ Sat 22 Aug 2026 06:55:16 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618891/this-is-not-a-secret-cult-this-is-the-catholic-church/
This is the famous Spanish “Semana Santa” (Holy Week) penitential procession, particularly the tradition of carrying a large paso—a richly decorated platform bearing an image of Christ or the Virgin—through the streets, accompanied by candles, incense, music, and penitents. The practice developed from medieval Catholic penitential confraternities, especially during the 15th–16th centuries. The Council of Trent did not create the processions, but its reforms helped consolidate and expand them. Today, some of Spain’s most famous celebrations are in Seville, Málaga, Valladolid, Zamora, León, Granada, Murcia, Lorca, Jerez de la Frontera, and Córdoba. Seville is especially renowned, with dozens of brotherhoods carrying elaborate pasos during Holy Week ]]> Thu 20 Aug 2026 13:04:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618891/this-is-not-a-secret-cult-this-is-the-catholic-church/