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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Celebration of The Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot - Corsica

Many locals celebrated Saint Antoine Abbe (St Antoine Abbot), patron saint of shepherds and farmers in the village of Aregno. At the end of mass, the priest proceeded to bless the oranges, a symbol for the village. In Aregno, Corsica, France on January 18, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China. (Kyodo)

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China. (Kyodo)

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Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Eve Mass

Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Eve Mass

A priest awaits Christmas Eve. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Eve Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Italy, on December 24, 2025, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/ IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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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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