Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Higashi doubles up at TVh Cup

Higashi doubles up at TVh Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Akira Higashi soars to victory in emphatic style at the TVh Cup in Hokkaido on Feb. 1. Higashi, who won the UHB Cup 24 hours earlier, nailed the day's longest effort of 137 meters on his first attempt on the K-120 Okurayama hill in Sapporo.

Fukita wins UHB Cup

Fukita wins UHB Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Yukitaka Fukita, fresh off his TVh Cup victory Feb. 10, nails mammoth leaps of 137 and 138.5 meters to win the UHB Cup ski jumping meet Feb. 11 for his second title in as many days. Fukita collected a winning total of 287.4 points at the K-120 Okurayama hill in Sapporo for his fourth win in domestic meets this winter, making an impressive appeal for a place in Japan's World Cup team.

Higashi doubles up at TVh Cup

Higashi doubles up at TVh Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Akira Higashi soars to victory in emphatic style at the TVh Cup in Hokkaido on Feb. 1. Higashi, who won the UHB Cup 24 hours earlier, nailed the day's longest effort of 137 meters on his first attempt on the K-120 Okurayama hill in Sapporo. (Kyodo)

Fukita wins UHB Cup

Fukita wins UHB Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Yukitaka Fukita, fresh off his TVh Cup victory Feb. 10, nails mammoth leaps of 137 and 138.5 meters to win the UHB Cup ski jumping meet Feb. 11 for his second title in as many days. Fukita collected a winning total of 287.4 points at the K-120 Okurayama hill in Sapporo for his fourth win in domestic meets this winter, making an impressive appeal for a place in Japan's World Cup team.