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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia 2

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

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US: New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras Climax With Vibrant Parades

New Orleans celebrated the climax of Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 17, with vibrant parades across the city marking the final day of festivities before Ash Wednesday, concluding the Carnival season with a grand display of music and culture.

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Members of the Presidency of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) at the Vatican on January 17, 2026. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Members of the Presidency of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) at the Vatican on January 17, 2026. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Members of the Presidency of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) at the Vatican on January 17, 2026. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Members of the Presidency of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) at the Vatican on January 17, 2026. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

Cardinal Pietro Parolin At Eucharistic Celebration - Rome

His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the Eucharistic celebration on the occasion of the public veneration of the relics of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Church of Domus Mariae headquarters of Italian Catholic Action in Rome, Italy on January 17, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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