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Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on December 26, 2025 at the Vatican. The pope greets pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the day traditionally known by Christians as Saint Stephen’s birthday. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on December 26, 2025 at the Vatican. The pope greets pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the day traditionally known by Christians as Saint Stephen’s birthday. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on December 26, 2025 at the Vatican. The pope greets pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the day traditionally known by Christians as Saint Stephen’s birthday. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on December 26, 2025 at the Vatican. The pope greets pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the day traditionally known by Christians as Saint Stephen’s birthday. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of a Palestinian security forces band perform during a Christmas event outside the Bethlehem Peace Center in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Participants wearing giant festive costumes walk during a Christmas parade in the streets of Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People dressed in festive costumes pose with children during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People gather near a large decorated Christmas tree during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A vendor sells light-up balloons near a decorated Christmas tree during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A child holds a Christmas-themed decoration while sitting in a vehicle during a holiday parade near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell during Christmas celebrations near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A large Christmas tree stands decorated in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell during Christmas celebrations near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A vendor sells light-up balloons near a decorated Christmas tree during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People take part in a Christmas parade as a giant Santa Claus figure and a cluster of balloons are carried on a vintage car in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian officials stand during an event marking the Christmas season outside the Bethlehem Peace Center in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People walk and hold balloons during a Christmas parade in the streets of Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of a Palestinian security forces band perform during a Christmas event outside the Bethlehem Peace Center in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell while riding on a vintage car during a Christmas parade in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sainte Trinite Orthodox Cathedral

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 7 TH DISTRICT. A TOURIST LOOK AT THE SAINT-TRINITY CATHEDRAL, THE CHURCH OF THE RUSSIANS ORTHODOXES CHRISTIANS Photo by Serge Attal/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sainte Trinite Orthodox Cathedral

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 7 TH DISTRICT. A TOURIST LOOK AT THE SAINT-TRINITY CATHEDRAL, THE CHURCH OF THE RUSSIANS ORTHODOXES CHRISTIANS Photo by Serge Attal/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits The Tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf - Lebanon

Pope Leo prays at tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf at the Monastery of St. Maroun in Annaya, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Canonized in 1977, this Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit lived from 1828 to 1898 and led a life of extreme asceticism. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He is known among Lebanese Christians as the ‘Miracle Monk of Lebanon. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits The Tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf - Lebanon

Pope Leo prays at tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf at the Monastery of St. Maroun in Annaya, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Canonized in 1977, this Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit lived from 1828 to 1898 and led a life of extreme asceticism. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He is known among Lebanese Christians as the ‘Miracle Monk of Lebanon. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits The Tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf - Lebanon

Pope Leo greets pilgrims at the Monastery of St. Maroun in Annaya, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, after a prayer at the tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf , during the second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Canonized in 1977, this Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit lived from 1828 to 1898 and led a life of extreme asceticism. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He is known among Lebanese Christians as the ‘Miracle Monk of Lebanon. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits The Tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf - Lebanon

Pope Leo prays at tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf at the Monastery of St. Maroun in Annaya, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Canonized in 1977, this Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit lived from 1828 to 1898 and led a life of extreme asceticism. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He is known among Lebanese Christians as the ‘Miracle Monk of Lebanon. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits The Tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf - Lebanon

Pope Leo poses with the monks at the Monastery of St. Maroun in Annaya, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, after a prayer at the tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf , during the second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Canonized in 1977, this Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit lived from 1828 to 1898 and led a life of extreme asceticism. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He is known among Lebanese Christians as the ‘Miracle Monk of Lebanon. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits The Tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf - Lebanon

Pope Leo prays at tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf at the Monastery of St. Maroun in Annaya, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Canonized in 1977, this Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit lived from 1828 to 1898 and led a life of extreme asceticism. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He is known among Lebanese Christians as the ‘Miracle Monk of Lebanon. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits The Tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf - Lebanon

Pope Leo prays at tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf at the Monastery of St. Maroun in Annaya, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Canonized in 1977, this Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit lived from 1828 to 1898 and led a life of extreme asceticism. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He is known among Lebanese Christians as the ‘Miracle Monk of Lebanon. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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Notre Dame Lights Up In Red - Paris

Notre Dame lights up in red in support of persecuted Christians in Paris, France on November 19, 2025. Photo by Kevinrzk/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Notre Dame Lights Up In Red - Paris

Notre Dame lights up in red in support of persecuted Christians in Paris, France on November 19, 2025. Photo by Kevinrzk/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Mass at Basilica of Saint John Lateran - Rome

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass at Rome's Cathedral for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) on November 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. the Pope recalled the important history of the Cathedral, built at the behest of the Roman Emperor Constantine after he granted Christians freedom of worship in 313 AD, and then dedicated by Pope Sylvester I a few years later. However, Pope Leo XIV emphasised that this Basilica, the ‘Mother of all Churches,’ ‘is much more than a monument or a historical memorial’. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guwahati Nuns Mark Solemn Day - India

Relatives gather around graves adorned with flowers and candles in Guwahati, India, on November 2, 2025. Millions of Christians worldwide observe All Souls’ Day to pray for the souls of deceased loved ones. Photo by Hafiz Ahmed/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guwahati Nuns Mark Solemn Day - India

Relatives gather around graves adorned with flowers and candles in Guwahati, India, on November 2, 2025. Millions of Christians worldwide observe All Souls’ Day to pray for the souls of deceased loved ones. Photo by Hafiz Ahmed/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aleppo Christians Mark Feast of the Cross

Clergy lead a liturgy during the Feast of the Cross in Aleppo, Syria on September 14, 2025. The sacred occasion brings together Christian communities to honor the cross as a symbol of light, peace, and renewed faith. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aleppo Christians Mark Feast of the Cross

A participant carries a cross during the Feast of the Cross in Aleppo, Syria on September 14, 2025. The sacred occasion brings together Christian communities to honor the cross as a symbol of light, peace, and renewed faith. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aleppo Christians Mark Feast of the Cross

Worshippers gather inside a church to mark the Feast of the Cross in Aleppo, Syria on September 14, 2025. The sacred occasion brings together Christian communities to honor the cross as a symbol of light, peace, and renewed faith. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aleppo Christians Mark Feast of the Cross

Worshippers gather inside a church to mark the Feast of the Cross in Aleppo, Syria on September 14, 2025. The sacred occasion brings together Christian communities to honor the cross as a symbol of light, peace, and renewed faith. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aleppo Christians Mark Feast of the Cross

Clergy wearing ceremonial robes attend the Feast of the Cross in Aleppo, Syria on September 14, 2025. The sacred occasion brings together Christian communities to honor the cross as a symbol of light, peace, and renewed faith. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aleppo Christians Mark Feast of the Cross

Worshippers greet clergy after the Feast of the Cross service in Aleppo, Syria on September 14, 2025. The sacred occasion brings together Christian communities to honor the cross as a symbol of light, peace, and renewed faith. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM