Even as religious belief declines in Spain, the processions at Seville's Semana Santa — the Holy Week lead-up to Easter — draw crowds moved by... SEVILLE, Spain — Each spring, for one week, Seville ...

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — With tears of emotion often flowing down their faces, tens of thousands of faithful have packed the rooftops, bridges and narrow streets of this historic city in southern Spain ...

Every spring, Spain is transformed as its streets fill with incense, silence, drums and emotion. Whether you are a believer or not, Spanish Holy Week is a cultural phenomenon: a blend of art, ...

Fifty years ago, Spain was about 90% Catholic. Now it's less than half. Despite that decline, the country's Holy Week processions remain extremely popular, uniting young and old, the sacred and the ...

SEVILLE, Spain — Each spring, for one week, Seville transforms. The scent of orange blossoms mixes with heady incense. Booming drums and soaring brass bands echo down narrow streets. Gilded floats ...