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Japan: Uncontained Forest Fire Expands Across Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi

The forest fire on Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture scorched approximately 383 hectares since it first ignited on January 8. While authorities lifted evacuation orders for local residents on Sunday, January 18, the blaze remains uncontained with no reported injuries.

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Japan: Uncontained Forest Fire Expands Across Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi 2

The forest fire on Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture scorched approximately 383 hectares since it first ignited on January 8. While authorities lifted evacuation orders for local residents on Sunday, January 18, the blaze remains uncontained with no reported injuries.

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows burnt-down buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Forest Fire - Chile

Firefighters work at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Forest Fire - Chile

A woman stands in front of a building affected by a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows the site a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows burnt-down buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows damaged cars and buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Forest Fire - Chile

Firefighters work at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad Mohammed Al-Sayed and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand take part in a signing ceremony at the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference at the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doha Illustrations - Qatar

Doha Illustrations - Qatar

The Doha skyline is framed in arches at the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference at the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad Mohammed Al-Sayed walks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand following a signing ceremony at the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to hold a press conference at the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

Qatar Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad Mohammed Al-Sayed, second from right, takes part in a signing ceremony at the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doha Illustrations - Qatar

Doha Illustrations - Qatar

Boats are seen in the harbour in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doha Illustrations - Qatar

Doha Illustrations - Qatar

A boat makes its way past the Doha skyline in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doha Illustrations - Qatar

Doha Illustrations - Qatar

People snap pictures of the Doha skyline as they visit the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Sunday Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on January 18, 2026. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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