Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees receive food at a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Trucks bound for Afghan returnees' home provinces from a temporary camp are seen at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy attending book signing event. Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy attending book signing event. Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy attending book signing event. Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy attending book signing event. Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy attending book signing event. Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy attending book signing event. Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

A civilian house damaged by shrapnel of artillery shells fired by Thai military forces is seen in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia, Dec. 16, 2025. The Thai military forces have continued to fire artillery shells at many locations in Cambodian territory from Monday midnight until Tuesday morning, said a Cambodian defense spokesperson on Tuesday. Cambodian Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata made the remarks in a press briefing. On the same day, Cambodia's Interior Ministry said in a press release that the civilian death toll in Cambodia has increased to 15. (Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

Civilian houses damaged by shrapnel of artillery shells fired by Thai military forces are seen in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia, Dec. 16, 2025. The Thai military forces have continued to fire artillery shells at many locations in Cambodian territory from Monday midnight until Tuesday morning, said a Cambodian defense spokesperson on Tuesday. Cambodian Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata made the remarks in a press briefing. On the same day, Cambodia's Interior Ministry said in a press release that the civilian death toll in Cambodia has increased to 15. (Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

A civilian house damaged by shrapnel of artillery shells fired by Thai military forces is seen in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia, Dec. 16, 2025. The Thai military forces have continued to fire artillery shells at many locations in Cambodian territory from Monday midnight until Tuesday morning, said a Cambodian defense spokesperson on Tuesday. Cambodian Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata made the remarks in a press briefing. On the same day, Cambodia's Interior Ministry said in a press release that the civilian death toll in Cambodia has increased to 15. (Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

A civilian house damaged by shrapnel of artillery shells fired by Thai military forces is seen in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia, Dec. 16, 2025. The Thai military forces have continued to fire artillery shells at many locations in Cambodian territory from Monday midnight until Tuesday morning, said a Cambodian defense spokesperson on Tuesday. Cambodian Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata made the remarks in a press briefing. On the same day, Cambodia's Interior Ministry said in a press release that the civilian death toll in Cambodia has increased to 15. (Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

A civilian house damaged by shrapnel of artillery shells fired by Thai military forces is seen in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia, Dec. 16, 2025. The Thai military forces have continued to fire artillery shells at many locations in Cambodian territory from Monday midnight until Tuesday morning, said a Cambodian defense spokesperson on Tuesday. Cambodian Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata made the remarks in a press briefing. On the same day, Cambodia's Interior Ministry said in a press release that the civilian death toll in Cambodia has increased to 15. (Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

House Damaged By Thai Artillery Shells - Cambodia

A school building damaged by shrapnel of artillery shells fired by Thai military forces is seen in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia, Dec. 16, 2025. The Thai military forces have continued to fire artillery shells at many locations in Cambodian territory from Monday midnight until Tuesday morning, said a Cambodian defense spokesperson on Tuesday. Cambodian Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata made the remarks in a press briefing. On the same day, Cambodia's Interior Ministry said in a press release that the civilian death toll in Cambodia has increased to 15. (Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

The representation of the Nativity in the Paul VI Hall, Nacimiento Gaudium, features a figure of the Virgin Mary in a state of pregnancy and a collection of 28,000 coloured ribbons, each representing a life saved from abortion thanks to the prayers and support provided by Catholic organisations to many mothers in difficulty. The nativity scene measures five metres in length, three metres in height and two and a half metres in depth. While respecting tradition — with the presence of Joseph, the Magi, the shepherds and the animals — the work introduces an original element: two different and interchangeable representations of the Virgin Mary. During Advent, a statue of Mary pregnant, symbolising expectation and hope, will be on display; on Christmas Eve, this will be replaced with an image of the Virgin kneeling in adoration of the newborn Child. In addition, 400 ribbons with prayers and wishes written by young patients at the National Children's Hospital in San José will be placed in Jesus' cradle in the Paul V

Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Handout - Scientists have spotted chlorine and potassium hiding inside the remains of a blown-up star for the first time. Using Japan’s XRISM space telescope, they found these elements inside the giant cloud of debris left behind by the supernova called Cassiopeia A. The explosion happened about 11,000 light-years from Earth, but it is still giving up new secrets today. The find shows how stars don’t just light up the sky, they also make many of the elements that help build planets and life. Even long after a star explodes, it can still teach us something new about the universe. This discovery was published in a scientific paper on December 4 this year, and the image was released on January 28, 2024, using data from NASA’s Chandra telescope along with Hubble, Webb and Spitzer. Photo by Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; IR: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Milisavljevic et al., NASA/JPL/CalTech; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt and K. Arcand via ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Heavy, Wet Snow Hits Hokkaido, Brings Power Outage Threat

Widespread snowfall blanketed many parts of Hokkaido on Monday, December 8, turning the region into a winter landscape. Much of today’s snow was heavy and wet, and areas with strengthening winds faced the risk of blowing snow, reduced visibility, and possible power outages caused by snow accretion.

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Staff members operate robots to collect data at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM