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State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during a meeting at the Moncloa Palace, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the King, the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), and the German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (left), during a meeting at the Moncloa Palace, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier began his first state visit to Spain yesterday, November 26, which includes meetings with the King, the Prime Minister and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during a meeting at the Moncloa Palace, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the King, the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during a meeting at the Moncloa Palace, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the King, the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

State Visit of German President to Spain - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), and the German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (left), during a meeting at the Moncloa Palace, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier began his first state visit to Spain yesterday, November 26, which includes meetings with the King, the Prime Minister and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

The German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier, during the opening of the XI German-Spanish Forum, at the headquarters of the CEOE, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King Felipe VI (left) and the German president, Frank Walter Steinmeier (right), during the opening of the 11th German-Spanish Forum, at the headquarters of the CEOE, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King Felipe VI (left) and the German president, Frank Walter Steinmeier (right), during the opening of the 11th German-Spanish Forum, at the headquarters of the CEOE, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King Felipe VI (left) and the German president, Frank Walter Steinmeier (right), during the opening of the 11th German-Spanish Forum, at the headquarters of the CEOE, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King Felipe VI (left) and the German president, Frank Walter Steinmeier (right), during the opening of the 11th German-Spanish Forum, at the headquarters of the CEOE, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King Felipe VI (left) and the German president, Frank Walter Steinmeier (right), during the opening of the 11th German-Spanish Forum, at the headquarters of the CEOE, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King and Steinmeier Attend 11th German-Spanish Forum - Madrid

King Felipe VI (c) and the German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier (l), during the opening of the 11th German-Spanish Forum, at the headquarters of the CEOE, on November 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The German President, Frank Walter Steinmeier, began yesterday, November 26, his first state visit to Spain, which includes meetings with the President of the Government and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Royals Receives German President - Madrid

Spain Royals Receives German President - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the reception for the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and the First Lady, Elke Büdenbender, during their visit to the Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the Prime Minister, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Royals Receives German President - Madrid

Spain Royals Receives German President - Madrid

King Felipe (2r) and Queen Letizia (r) offer lunch to the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (2l), and the first lady, Elke Büdenbender (l), during his visit to La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the Prime Minister, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by José Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Royals Receives German President - Madrid

Spain Royals Receives German President - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the reception for the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and the First Lady, Elke Büdenbender, during their visit to the Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the Prime Minister, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Royals Receives German President - Madrid

Spain Royals Receives German President - Madrid

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (r), and the First Lady, Elke Büdenbender (l), during their visit to La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the Prime Minister, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe VI (r) attends the meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l), at La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe VI (r) attends the meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l), at La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe VI (r) attends the meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l), at La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe VI (r) attends the meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l), at La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe VI (r) attends the meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l), at La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe VI (r) attends the meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l), at La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe Meets With German President Steinmeier - Madrid

King Felipe VI (r) attends the meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l), at La Zarzuela Palace, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins his first state visit to Spain on Wednesday, which will include meetings with King Felipe VI and the President of the Government, and a trip to the Basque Country to pay homage to the victims of the Nazi bombing of Gernika during the Civil War. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub - Bkennaya

The Shrine of Abouna Yacoub in Bkennaya, Lebanon, built in local stone and topped by a large cross, is an important Maronite pilgrimage site dedicated to Blessed James Haddad. This religious complex, nestled in the quiet Lebanese hills, welcomes faithful and visitors who come to pray, meditate, and pay homage to the memory of the Lebanese Capuchin priest, known for his charitable and spiritual work, on November 22, 2025. Photo by Raymond Chihane/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the tomb of his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the tomb of his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the tomb of his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the icon of Salus Populi Romani in the Pauline Chapel, a Marian image beloved by his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Spain: Climate Activists Vandalize Painting at Madrid’s Naval Museum

Two climate activists, members of the radical group “Futuro Vegetal,” were arrested for defacing the 19th-century Christopher Columbus painting at the Madrid Naval Museum in Spain on Sunday, October 12 in protest against Spain's Columbus Day national celebrations.

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Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, Infanta Sofia and the President of the Government and Secretary General of the PSOE, Pedro Sanchez, during the solemn act of homage to the national flag and military parade for October 12, Columbus Day, at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo in Madrid, Spain, on October 12, 2025. The events begin with the raising of the flag and are followed by a tribute to those who gave their lives for the country. Afterwards, the air and ground military parades begin. In total, 3,847 troops from the Armed Forces, the State Security Forces and Corps and other State institutions will take part in the parade, together with 229 horses, 6 dogs, 45 airplanes and 29 helicopters. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, Infanta Sofia and the President of the Government and Secretary General of the PSOE, Pedro Sanchez, during the solemn act of homage to the national flag and military parade for October 12, Columbus Day, at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo in Madrid, Spain, on October 12, 2025. The events begin with the raising of the flag and are followed by a tribute to those who gave their lives for the country. Afterwards, the air and ground military parades begin. In total, 3,847 troops from the Armed Forces, the State Security Forces and Corps and other State institutions will take part in the parade, together with 229 horses, 6 dogs, 45 airplanes and 29 helicopters. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia, during the solemn act of homage to the national flag and military parade for October 12, Columbus Day, at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo in Madrid, Spain, on October 12, 2025. The events begin with the raising of the flag and are followed by a tribute to those who gave their lives for the country. Afterwards, the air and ground military parades begin. In total, 3,847 troops from the Armed Forces, the State Security Forces and Corps and other State institutions will take part in the parade, together with 229 horses, 6 dogs, 45 airplanes and 29 helicopters. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia, during the solemn act of homage to the national flag and military parade for October 12, Columbus Day, at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo in Madrid, Spain, on October 12, 2025. The events begin with the raising of the flag and are followed by a tribute to those who gave their lives for the country. Afterwards, the air and ground military parades begin. In total, 3,847 troops from the Armed Forces, the State Security Forces and Corps and other State institutions will take part in the parade, together with 229 horses, 6 dogs, 45 airplanes and 29 helicopters. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia, during the solemn act of homage to the national flag and military parade for October 12, Columbus Day, at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo in Madrid, Spain, on October 12, 2025. The events begin with the raising of the flag and are followed by a tribute to those who gave their lives for the country. Afterwards, the air and ground military parades begin. In total, 3,847 troops from the Armed Forces, the State Security Forces and Corps and other State institutions will take part in the parade, together with 229 horses, 6 dogs, 45 airplanes and 29 helicopters. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

Spanish Royals At The Military Parade on National Day - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia, during the solemn act of homage to the national flag and military parade for October 12, Columbus Day, at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo in Madrid, Spain, on October 12, 2025. The events begin with the raising of the flag and are followed by a tribute to those who gave their lives for the country. Afterwards, the air and ground military parades begin. In total, 3,847 troops from the Armed Forces, the State Security Forces and Corps and other State institutions will take part in the parade, together with 229 horses, 6 dogs, 45 airplanes and 29 helicopters. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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