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Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Conventual Franciscans) and the Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives (Trinitarians) on June 20, 2025 in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV calls on religious to never cease to bring consolation to those being persecuted for their faith, as he thanks the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and Trinitarians on the occasion of their General Chapters. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Conventual Franciscans) and (at left) the Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives (Trinitarians) on June 20, 2025 in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV calls on religious to never cease to bring consolation to those being persecuted for their faith, as he thanks the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and Trinitarians on the occasion of their General Chapters. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV greets the cardinal Mauro Gambetti, member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, during a meeting with the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Conventual Franciscans) and the Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives (Trinitarians) on June 20, 2025 in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV calls on religious to never cease to bring consolation to those being persecuted for their faith, as he thanks the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and Trinitarians on the occasion of their General Chapters. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Conventual Franciscans) and the Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives (Trinitarians) on June 20, 2025 in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV calls on religious to never cease to bring consolation to those being persecuted for their faith, as he thanks the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and Trinitarians on the occasion of their General Chapters. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Franciscans and Trinitarians - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV greets a member of the Trinitarians during a meeting with the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Conventual Franciscans) and the Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives (Trinitarians) on June 20, 2025 in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV calls on religious to never cease to bring consolation to those being persecuted for their faith, as he thanks the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and Trinitarians on the occasion of their General Chapters. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal Elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Celebrates A Mass - Rome

Cardinal elector Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, Archbishop of Kinshasa, celebrates Mass in his titular church in Rome, Italy on May 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal elector François-Xavier Bustillo, of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (C) leaves after a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on April 28, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal elector François-Xavier Bustillo, of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (C) leaves after a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on April 28, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal elector François-Xavier Bustillo, of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (C) leaves after a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on April 28, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal elector François-Xavier Bustillo, of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (C) leaves after a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on April 28, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Mass On the Third of Mourning for Late Pope Francis - Vatican

Cardinal elector François-Xavier Bustillo, of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (C) leaves after a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on April 28, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Easter Holy Week - Jerusalem

Easter Holy Week - Jerusalem

(250418) -- JERUSALEM, April 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Christian monks and friars walk in procession at the Catholic Washing of the Feet ceremony during Easter Holy Week, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, on April 17, 2025. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Easter Holy Week - Jerusalem

Easter Holy Week - Jerusalem

(250418) -- JERUSALEM, April 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Christian monks and friars take part in the Catholic Washing of the Feet ceremony during Easter Holy Week, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, on April 17, 2025. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Easter Holy Week - Jerusalem

Easter Holy Week - Jerusalem

(250418) -- JERUSALEM, April 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Christian monks and friars walk in procession at the Catholic Washing of the Feet ceremony during Easter Holy Week, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, on April 17, 2025. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Wildfires Spread Across San Diego County, Forcing Evacuations 2

Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County early Tuesday, January 21, as powerful Santa Ana wind gusts created dangerous fire conditions. Mandatory evacuations were expanded across Southern California. This video shows the Friars Fire along Friars Road near Fashion Valley Mall.

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Hundreds of people attend the celebration of the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, together with the three Maronite laymen Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Cardinals during the celebration of the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor will be raised to the altars together with the three Maronite laymen Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis (r) during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascended to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Bishops during the celebration of the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, together with the three Maronite laymen Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis (c) during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascend to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Bishops during the celebration of the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, together with the three Maronite laymen Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis (r) during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascended to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascend to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

A tapestry during the celebration of the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860, will be raised to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascend to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Hundreds of people attend the celebration of the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, together with the three Maronite laymen Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Tapestries during the celebration of the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascend to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis (c) during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascend to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascend to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

A tapestry during the celebration of the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860, will be raised to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis (l) during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascended to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Canonizes Seven Spanish Franciscans - Vatican

Pope Francis during the proclamation of new saints of the Catholic Church on World Mission Day 2024, at the Vatican, October 20, 2024, in Vatican City. Blessed Manuel Ruiz Lopez and seven members of the Order of Friars Minor, ascend to the altars together with the three Maronite laity Francis, Mooti and Raphael Massabki, who were killed out of hatred for the faith in Damascus (Syria) between July 9 and 10, 1860. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM