Lebanon: Pope Leo XIV Holds Meeting with Thousands of Youth in Bkerké

Pope Leo XIV visited the Maronite Patriarchate of Antioch in Bkerké, Lebanon, on Monday, December 1, for a meeting with thousands of young people.

Lebanon: Pope Leo XIV Arrives on His First Middle East Tour

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Beirut on Sunday, November 30, days after Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut and following a visit to Turkey. He was greeted by Christians from Lebanon and neighboring countries.

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in commemoration of the dead in front of the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Rome, Italy on Sunday November 02, 2025 - Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV at church of Saint Anne - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV at church of Saint Anne - Vatican

NO LIBRI Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2025/9/21 In the foreground is the SCV1 plaque OF THE MACHINE OF PAPA LEON XVI PARKED IN FRONT parish church of Saint Anne in theVatican, Italy on September 21 2025. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

VOLLEY - Amichevole - 1° Torneo Citta di Pordenone - Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia vs Panathinaikos Atene

VOLLEY - Amichevole - 1° Torneo Citta di Pordenone - Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia vs Panathinaikos Atene

Angela Papa ( Panathinaikos Atene )

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Remembering D-Day France's WWII Anniversary

Known as Papa Jake, American veteran Jake Larson died this Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, after devoting the last years of his life to chronicling World War II... on TikTok. With more than a million followers on the social network, he kept the memory of the conflict alive. France s President wife Brigitte Macron welcomes veterans as they arrive at the Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, northwestern France, on June 3, 2024, ahead of the D-Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Military Handover in Senegal - Dakar

French Military Handover in Senegal - Dakar

The Senegalese Armed Forces march in to take over the Camp Geille during the handover ceremony of Camp Geille, the largest French military installation in Senegal located in Dakar, Senegal, on July 17, 2025. France on Thursday handed over its last two military facilities in Senegal to local authorities, marking the end of its permanent military presence in the West African country. Photo by Papa Demba Gueye/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Military Handover in Senegal - Dakar

French Military Handover in Senegal - Dakar

Mbaye Cisse (R, front), chief of General Staff of the Senegalese Armed Forces, and Pascal Ianni (L, front), commander of French forces in Africa, attend the handover ceremony of Camp Geille, the largest French military installation in Senegal located in Dakar, Senegal, on July 17, 2025. France on Thursday handed over its last two military facilities in Senegal to local authorities, marking the end of its permanent military presence in the West African country. Photo by Papa Demba Gueye/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Les Schtroumpfs Le Film Premiere Paris

Les Schtroumpfs Le Film Premiere Paris

Smurfet and Papa Smurf attending The Smurfs The Movie (Les Schtroumpfs Le Film) Premiere at the Grand Rex cinema in Paris, France on July 06, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis - Ajaccio

Pope Francis - Ajaccio

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. HISTORIC VISIT BY HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO CORSICA ON SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 2024. THE HOLY FATHER IN HIS PAPA-MOBILE, WITH FRANCOIS BUSTILLO, THE CARDINAL OF AJACCIO. Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

BASKET - Serie A - Playoff - Dolomiti Energia Trentino vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

BASKET - Serie A - Playoff - Dolomiti Energia Trentino vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano

Niang Papa Cheickh ( Dolomiti Energia Trentino ) during the match Dolomiti Energia Trentino vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milano at T Quotidiano Arena Trento - 17 May 2025

Vatican: Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV Makes First Appearance After Conclave 2

On Thursday, May 8, 133 cardinals from around the world elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV at the Sistine Chapel during the Conclave, making him the first US-born Pope in the Roman Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. This video shows the first appearance of Pope Leo XIV on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Leone 14 esimo, Robert Francis Prevost appears on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony just after the Conclave vote, Vatican City on May 8, 2025. Photo by Rocco Pettini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Leone 14 esimo, Robert Francis Prevost appears on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony just after the Conclave vote, Vatican City on May 8, 2025. Photo by Rocco Pettini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Leone 14 esimo, Robert Francis Prevost appears on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony just after the Conclave vote, Vatican City on May 8, 2025. Photo by Rocco Pettini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Leone 14 esimo, Robert Francis Prevost appears on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony just after the Conclave vote, Vatican City on May 8, 2025. Photo by Rocco Pettini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Leone 14 esimo, Robert Francis Prevost appears on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony just after the Conclave vote, Vatican City on May 8, 2025. Photo by Rocco Pettini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Leone 14 esimo, Robert Francis Prevost appears on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony just after the Conclave vote, Vatican City on May 8, 2025. Photo by Rocco Pettini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Leone 14 esimo, Robert Francis Prevost appears on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony just after the Conclave vote, Vatican City on May 8, 2025. Photo by Rocco Pettini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

Papa Francesco memorial during SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, April 28 2025

Italy: Pope Francis’s Coffin Procession Through Rome

Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday evening, April 26, ahead of his funeral at St. Peter's Square on Saturday. 

This video captured crowds lining both sides of Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome, paying their final respects as the motorcade carrying Francis's coffin passed.

CALCIO - Serie A - Venezia FC vs AC Milan

CALCIO - Serie A - Venezia FC vs AC Milan

One minute of silence in memory of Papa Francesco during the Italian Serie A Enilive soccer championship football match between Venezia FC and AC Milan at Pierluigi Penzo Stadium on April 27th, 2025, Venezia, Italy during Venezia FC vs AC Milan, Italian soccer Serie A match in Venice, Italy, April 27 2025

Vatican: Hundreds of Thousands Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands of people including world leaders attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday, April 26. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21 at the age of 88.

Italy: Thousands Gather for Pope Francis’ Burial at Santa Maria Major in Rome

On Saturday, April 26, Pope Francis' coffin was buried in Santa Maria Maggiore, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, where thousands of believers gathered.

People Flock to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’s Funeral 5

A crowd of people flocked to St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday morning, April 26.

People Flock to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’s Funeral 6

A crowd of people flocked to St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday morning, April 26.

CALCIO - Serie B - SSC Bari vs Modena FC

CALCIO - Serie B - SSC Bari vs Modena FC

Players of the two teams prior to the minute of silence in memory of Papa Francesco during SSC Bari vs Modena FC, Italian soccer Serie B match in Bari, Italy, April 25 2025

CALCIO - Serie B - SSC Bari vs Modena FC

CALCIO - Serie B - SSC Bari vs Modena FC

Papa Francesco during SSC Bari vs Modena FC, Italian soccer Serie B match in Bari, Italy, April 25 2025

CALCIO - Serie B - SSC Bari vs Modena FC

CALCIO - Serie B - SSC Bari vs Modena FC

Papa Francesco during SSC Bari vs Modena FC, Italian soccer Serie B match in Bari, Italy, April 25 2025

CALCIO - Serie B - SSC Bari vs Modena FC

CALCIO - Serie B - SSC Bari vs Modena FC

Players of the two teams prior to the minute of silence in memory of Papa Francesco during SSC Bari vs Modena FC, Italian soccer Serie B match in Bari, Italy, April 25 2025

People Flock to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’s Funeral 2

A crowd of people flocked to St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday morning, April 26. This video shows Rome streets filled with a crowd heading to Vatican