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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV received a tennis racket as a gift by children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At School Christmas Concert in Castel Gandolfo - Italy

Pope Leo XIV joins children at a school Christmas concert in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Italy on December 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV attended the 11th edition of the Christmas concert ‘InCanto’, performed by the pupils of the Pontifical Paul VI School of Castel Gandolfo. The Pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance. The Pope was greeted with applause and joyful cheers. He received a tennis racket and the school uniform as gifts, and posed for a commemorative photograph with the pupils before leaving. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Audience With Donors of the Christmas Tree and Nativity - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV holds an audience in the Paul VI Hall with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Vatican on December 15, 2025. Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI (i) Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI, during a visit to the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI, greets several people during a visit to the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI, greets several people during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI, greets several people during a visit to the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI, greets several people during a visit to the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI during a visit to the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI during a visit to the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa (l), during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI (2l) Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI greets several people during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa (l), during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI greets several people during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI (right), and the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa (left), during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI (1r) during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI greets several people during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI (4l) during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI (4l) during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI (2l), and the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa (1l), during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI (c) during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI (2l) during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for the 100th anniversary of the city

King Felipe VI (1r) during a visit to the La Florida 6.0. center, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI greets several people upon his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

Family photo during a visit to the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI greets several people upon his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) and the mayor of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, David Quiros (r) on his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) on his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) on his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI greets several people upon his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Visits L'Hospitalet de Llobregat - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) and the mayor of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, David Quiros (r) on his arrival at the City Hall of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on December 15, 2025, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The King visits the Barcelona town of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on the occasion of the centenary of the granting of the title of city by King Alfonso XIII. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

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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

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

.Pope Leo XIV during an audience with participants in the Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican on December 13, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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