Latest / Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (15.9.2025 16:00)
On September 15, Slovakia commemorates the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the country’s patron saint. To mark this occasion, we have prepared a special programme exploring the origins of this powerful tradition, the meaning of “sorrow” as an expression of love, and the depth of maternal love as the strongest human emotion. The broadcast will revisit Mary’s story, the long-standing pilgrimages to the national shrine in Šaštín, and the historic visit of Pope Francis, who met with the faithful there during his pastoral journey to Slovakia. The programme is built around STVR’s archival interviews…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.