ANSA
ANSA

This picture shows the traditional lunch and celebration of the August 15 Assumption holiday held by the Community of Sant'Egidio in Rome. The religious holiday is an opportunity to highlight solidarity with refugees who have arrived with humanitarian corridors in Italy.

The Assumption holiday in the Catholic tradition celebrates Virgin Mary being brought to heaven by God after her death. The holiday is celebrated all over Europe in addition to Italy. Austria, Croatia, Greece and other nations with large Catholic communities.