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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond hits 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield briefly hit 2.410 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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G7 meeting on ways to stabilize global energy market

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa meets the press in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, following an online meeting of the Group of Seven energy ministers to discuss ways to stabilize the volatile global energy market amid the continuing Middle East crisis.

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G7 meeting on ways to stabilize global energy market

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama meets the press in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, following an online Group of Seven finance meeting to discuss ways to stabilize the volatile global energy market amid the continuing Middle East crisis.

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China: Man Casually Strolls Down Street With Large Dog Balanced on His Head

This is the eye-catching moment that a Chinese man was seen casually walking with a large dog standing steadily on top of his head in a street scene that left passersby stunned. On February 26, 2026, in Weinan, Shaanxi, the video captured a man strolling along a street while a full-sized dog stood firmly on his head. The dog appeared calm and balanced, maintaining its position without slipping as the man walked at a steady pace. Pedestrians nearby slowed down and turned to watch the striking sight, some visibly surprised by the man’s composure and the animal’s stability. The man did not seem bothered by the attention and continued moving forward as if it were a routine occurrence. The video ended with the man continuing down the street with the dog still balanced securely on his head.

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Scene from Tehran

A bazaar in Tehran is crowded on March 20, 2026, despite continuing U.S. and Israeli attacks.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,900 points on the morning of March 4, 2026, amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy 2

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking news]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026. (Kyodo)

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China: Sleepy Parrot Refuses to Stop Talking

On February 18, 2024, in Beijing, a video showed a sleepy sun conure perched at home, swaying with its eyes closing while continuing to chirp. The amusing contrast between its drowsiness and nonstop chatter delighted viewers.

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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New cat stationmaster

KINOKAWA, Japan, Jan. 7 Kyodo - Calico cat Yontama is pictured after being appointed the third feline stationmaster alongside a feline apprentice recruit, Rokutama, at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025. Yontama succeeded Nitama, the second stationmaster who died in November, continuing a nearly two-decade tradition that has boosted tourism and helped save the line from financial trouble. (Kyodo)

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire that started the previous day continuing to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire that started the previous day continuing to burn on Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo.

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other historic colorways. For h

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand and Victor Wembanyama during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other his

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other historic colorways. For h

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New cat stationmaster

Calico cat Yontama (R) is pictured after being appointed the third feline stationmaster alongside a feline apprentice recruit, Rokutama, at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025. Yontama succeeded Nitama, the second stationmaster who died in November, continuing a nearly two-decade tradition that has boosted tourism and helped save the line from financial trouble.

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New cat stationmaster

Wakayama Electric Railway Co. President Mitsunobu Kojima holds Yontama, a calico cat appointed as the third feline stationmaster at Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 7, 2026. Yontama succeeded Nitama, the second stationmaster who died in November, continuing a nearly two-decade tradition that has boosted tourism and helped save the line from financial trouble.

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UK: EasyJet Flight Attempts to Land During Storm Bram

Storm Bram swept across the UK, leaving thousands of travelers stranded on Wednesday morning, December 10. The storm's 90 mph winds have caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across major airports, including Manchester and Dublin. London Heathrow alone saw more than 600 inbound and outbound flights delayed and a further 32 cancelled on Tuesday, December 9. The Met Office has a series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain that are continuing throughout Wednesday. This video was taken aboard a flight from Glasgow that attempted to land at Bristol Airport twice amid the storm.

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV pays homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy on December 8, 2025. Continuing a decades-old tradition Pope Leo XIV prayed at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV greets Roberto Gualtieri, mayor of Rome, before paying homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy on December 8, 2025. Continuing a decades-old tradition Pope Leo XIV prayed at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV pays homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy on December 8, 2025. Continuing a decades-old tradition Pope Leo XIV prayed at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV pays homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy on December 8, 2025. Continuing a decades-old tradition Pope Leo XIV prayed at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV pays homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy on December 8, 2025. Continuing a decades-old tradition Pope Leo XIV prayed at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV pays homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy on December 8, 2025. Continuing a decades-old tradition Pope Leo XIV prayed at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV pays homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy on December 8, 2025. Continuing a decades-old tradition Pope Leo XIV prayed at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV pays homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy on December 8, 2025. Continuing a decades-old tradition Pope Leo XIV prayed at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM