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Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. THE LUXEMBOURG PALACE, IN THE NORTH OF THE LUXEMBOURG GARDENS, IS THE SEAT OF THE FRENCH SENATE, INSTALLED IN 1799 IN THE PALACE BUILT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 17TH CENTURY, BY MARIE DE MEDICIS Photo by Jean-Didier Risler/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. THE LUXEMBOURG PALACE, IN THE NORTH OF THE LUXEMBOURG GARDENS, IS THE SEAT OF THE FRENCH SENATE, INSTALLED IN 1799 IN THE PALACE BUILT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 17TH CENTURY, BY MARIE DE MEDICIS Photo by Jean-Didier Risler/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. THE LUXEMBOURG PALACE, IN THE NORTH OF THE LUXEMBOURG GARDENS, IS THE SEAT OF THE FRENCH SENATE, INSTALLED IN 1799 IN THE PALACE BUILT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 17TH CENTURY, BY MARIE DE MEDICIS Photo by Jean-Didier Risler/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern festival in quake-hit central Japan town

NOTO, Japan, July 4 Kyodo - People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko during the Abare fire festival, dating back to the 17th century, in Noto, a town in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 4, 2025, devastated by a powerful quake that hit the region on Jan. 1, 2024. (Kyodo)

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Lantern festival in quake-hit central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko during the Abare fire festival, dating back to the 17th century, in Noto, a town in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 4, 2025, devastated by a powerful quake that hit the region on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Lantern festival in quake-hit central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko during the Abare fire festival, dating back to the 17th century, in Noto, a town in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 4, 2025, devastated by a powerful quake that hit the region on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Lantern festival in quake-hit central Japan town

People carry a giant lantern float called kiriko during the Abare festival, dating back to the 17th century, in Noto, a town in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa, on July 4, 2025. The area was devastated by a powerful quake that hit the region on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Lantern festival in quake-hit central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko during the Abare festival, dating back to the 17th century, in Noto, a town in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 4, 2025, devastated by a powerful quake that hit the region on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : HOUSE OF THE QUEEN CALLED BLUE ROOM. INITIALLY A ROOM OF FRANCOIS 1ER, THIS ROOM BECOMES IN THE 17TH CENTURY THE ROOM OF QUEEN ANNE OF AUSTRIA, WIFE OF LOUIS XIII AND MOTHER OF LOUIS XIV, THEN QUEEN MARIE THERESE OF AUSTRIA, FIRST WIFE OF LOUIS XIV. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - MAINE ET LOIRE (49) - CASTLE OF BRISSAC : GOLDEN SALON. MANY WORKS SURMOUNT ITS MAGNIFICENT 17TH CENTURY CEILING WITH CARVED BEAMS AND PEDESTALS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF BLOIS : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE SOUTH ON SUNRISE. THEATER OF A SUCCESSION OF PLOTS AND HISTORICAL EVENT INVOLVING 7 KINGS AND 10 QUEENS (INCLUDING THE ASSASSINATION OF THE DUKE OF GUISE IN 1588), THIS CASTLE IS A UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THE EVOLUTION OF FRENCH ARCHITECTURE FROM THE 13TH TO THE 17TH CENTURY CENTURY AND GATHERED AROUND THE SAME COURT, 4 DIFFERENT FACADES AND 4 ERAS. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, THE GASTON D'ORLEANS WING (CLASSICAL STYLE), THE FRANCOIS 1ER WING (RENAISSANCE STYLE), THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE (GOTHIC STYLE) AND THE LOUIS XII WING (FLAMBOYANT STYLE). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Brittany

FRANCE BRITTANY. FINISTERE (29). KERLOUAN. MENEHAM. THIS ?STONE-ROOFED HOUSE? WAS PART OF A COASTAL DEFENCE SYSTEM SET UP IN THE 17TH CENTURY BY VAUBAN. THIS SYSTEM COMPRISED AN UNBROKEN CHAIN OF LOOKOUT POSTS (NOW KNOWN AS ?MAISONS DES DOUANIERS?) LINKED TOGETHER TO PROTECT THE COASTLINE FROM ENEMY ATTACKS, PARTICULARLY ENGLISH RAIDS. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE. ISERE (38) ROUTE NAPOLEON. PARK AND CASTLE OF VIZILLE, CRADLE OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION SINCE THE ASSEMBLY OF THE THREE ORDERS OF THE DAUPHINE MET IN THE JEU DE PAUME ROOM ON JULY 21, 1788 TO CALL FOR THE CONVOCATION OF THE ESTATES GENERAL. HISTORIC MONUMENT, FORMER RESIDENCE OF THE DUKE OF LESDIGUIERES (17TH CENTURY) AND OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE REPUBLIC (1925-1960), THE CASTLE FROM 1983 IS THE MUSEUM OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION Photo by Jean-Pierre Dorsain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) THE CHATEAU DE PIROU IS A FORMER FORTIFIED CASTLE, FOUNDED IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 12TH CENTURY AND EXTENSIVELY MODIFIED IN THE 17TH CENTURY. ITS REMAINS STAND IN THE COMMUNE OF PIROU, IN THE COTENTIN REGION. Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. BRITTANY. MORBIHAN (56) LORIENT. AERIAL VIEW OF THE CITADELLE OF PORT-LOUIS BUILT IN THE 16TH CENTURY BY THE SPANISH, THEN MODIFIED IN THE 17TH CENTURY BY THE FRENCH, IT CLOSES THE ACCESS TO THE ROADSTEAD OF LORIENT. IT CURRENTLY HOUSES A MUSEUM OF THE COMPAGNIE DES INDES, THE MUSEE NATIONAL DE LA MARINE AND ANNEXES DEDICATED TO SEA RESCUE. Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. BRITTANY. MORBIHAN (56) LORIENT. AERIAL VIEW OF THE CITADELLE OF PORT-LOUIS BUILT IN THE 16TH CENTURY BY THE SPANISH, THEN MODIFIED IN THE 17TH CENTURY BY THE FRENCH, IT CLOSES THE ACCESS TO THE ROADSTEAD OF LORIENT. IT CURRENTLY HOUSES A MUSEUM OF THE COMPAGNIE DES INDES, THE MUSEE NATIONAL DE LA MARINE AND ANNEXES DEDICATED TO SEA RESCUE. Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Samurai festival in Wakayama Pref.

People in samurai warrior outfits hold a gun demonstration in Kudoyama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on May 5, 2025, during a festival in honor of three 16th-17th century Sanada-clan warriors.

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Samurai festival in Wakayama Pref.

People in samurai warrior outfits take part in a festival in honor of three 16th-17th century Sanada-clan warriors in Kudoyama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on May 5, 2025.

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Samurai festival in Wakayama Pref.

People in samurai warrior outfits take part in a festival in honor of three 16th-17th century Sanada-clan warriors in Kudoyama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on May 5, 2025.

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets with Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese in a private audience at the Vatican on November 30, 2016. Scorsese is in Rome to present his new film 'Silence'. The movie, adapted from the 1966 novel by Japanese writer Shusaku Endo is about the persecution of a group of Jesuits in 17th-century Japan. The pope and Scorsese discussed the film and the mission of the Jesuits, the religious order Francis belongs to. - Pope Francis will celebrate his 10th anniversary of pontificate on March 13. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - e Pape François fait une halte très symbolique devant la 'Madonuccia', Sainte Patronne de la ville d'Ajaccio, pour un temps de recueillement. Elle est célébrée chaque année le 18 mars pour avoir épargné la ville de la peste au XVIIe siècle. Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Military taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Girls taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Girls taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A woman taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Saint Patrick's Day float is seen during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A man taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Saint Patrick's Day float is seen during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A man taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A woman taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A woman taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A child is seen during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Stop At Madonuccia - Ajaccio

Pope Francis makes a very symbolic stop in front of the 'Madonuccia', Patron Saint of the city of Ajaccio, for a time of meditation in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. It is celebrated every year on March 18 for having spared the city from the plague in the 17th century. Photo by Olivier Huitel/Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM