Pope Leo XIV Presides Over the Christmas Eve Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Presides Over the Christmas Eve Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV carries the Baby Jesus to a nativity scene in St. Peter's Basilica at the end of the Christmas Eve Mass, at the Vatican on December 24, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Presides Over the Christmas Eve Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Presides Over the Christmas Eve Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV carries the Baby Jesus to a nativity scene in St. Peter's Basilica at the end of the Christmas Eve Mass, at the Vatican on December 24, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: Faithful shows an image of the baby Jesus. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Baby Jesus Figurines During The Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Faithfuls hold a baby Jesus figurine to receive blessing as Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer, at Saint Peter's Square, in Vatican, on December 21, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer in presence of thousands of pilgrims and faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican on December 21, 2025. The Roman showed the Pope the figures of the baby Jesus, called the ‘bambinelli’, that they brought with them to be blessed by the Pope. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer in presence of thousands of pilgrims and faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican on December 21, 2025. The Roman children showed the Pope the figures of the baby Jesus, called the ‘bambinelli’, that they brought with them to be blessed by the Pope. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer in presence of thousands of pilgrims and faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican on December 21, 2025. The Roman children showed the Pope the figures of the baby Jesus, called the ‘bambinelli’, that they brought with them to be blessed by the Pope. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer in presence of thousands of pilgrims and faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican on December 21, 2025. The Roman children showed the Pope the figures of the baby Jesus, called the ‘bambinelli’, that they brought with them to be blessed by the Pope. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Talented Parrot Scrolls Through Social Media in Guangdong

This video was recorded on August 3 in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It shows a parrot scrolling through short videos on a smartphone and even tapping the like button with ease.

Australia: Tropical Cyclone Zelia Brings Damaging Winds To Western Australia 4

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall northeast of Port Hedland, Western Australia on Friday, February 14, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds.

Hutsul Land Ethnopark in Bukovel ski resort

Hutsul Land Ethnopark in Bukovel ski resort

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Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary Most Holy Mother of God Thursday, 1 January, Altar of the Confessio,

Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary Most Holy Mother of God Thursday, 1 January, Altar of the Confessio,

Vatican City, Italy 01.01.2025 : Pope Francis kisses baby Jesus and leaves basilica after celebrating Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary Most Holy Mother of God in Altar of the Confessio, St. Peterâs Basilica

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica for the Jubilee 2025, celebrates Christmas Mass in front of thousands o

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica for the Jubilee 2025, celebrates Christmas Mass in front of thousands o

Vatican City, Italy 24.12.2024 : The statue of baby Jesus on the altar waiting for the Christmas mass with Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica Vatican City Rome

Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon 4

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

Daily Life In Turkey

Daily Life In Turkey

Statue of Joseph and baby Jesus in the Mar Peytun Chaldean Catholic church in Diyarbakir, Turkey, on the 4th November 2023. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Turkey

Daily Life In Turkey

Statue of Joseph and baby Jesus in the Mar Peytun Chaldean Catholic church in Diyarbakir, Turkey, on the 4th November 2023. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Heat Wave Hits Madrid

New Heat Wave Hits Madrid

A woman with a baby stroller in El Retiro park during a second heat wave, July 23, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. A second heat wave arrives today to the Peninsula and affects much of the country until Thursday, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (ºC), as reported by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) which has issued a special warning of adverse phenomena. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Heat Wave Hits Madrid

New Heat Wave Hits Madrid

A woman with a baby stroller in El Retiro park during a second heat wave, July 23, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. A second heat wave arrives today to the Peninsula and affects much of the country until Thursday, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (ºC), as reported by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) which has issued a special warning of adverse phenomena. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 9, 2024 - An artwork featuring the Blessed Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus is on display at the Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in the Great Lavra Bell Tower of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 9, 2024 - An artwork featuring the Blessed Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus is on display at the Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in the Great Lavra Bell Tower of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 9, 2024 - An artwork featuring the Blessed Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus is on display at the Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in the Great Lavra Bell Tower of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 9, 2024 - An artwork featuring Baby Jesus is displayed at the Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in the Great Lavra Bell Tower of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 9, 2024 - An artwork featuring the Blessed Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus is on display at the Icons on Ammo Boxes exhibition in the Great Lavra Bell Tower of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Good Friday Procession - Paris

Good Friday Procession - Paris

This photograph shows the statue of the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus during a Stations of the Cross procession on Good Friday in front of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, France on March 29, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Good Friday Procession - Paris

Good Friday Procession - Paris

This photograph shows the statue of the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus during a Stations of the Cross procession on Good Friday in front of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, France on March 29, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM