Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Meets Religious at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops, priests, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon on December 1, 2025, second day of his Apostolic visit to Lebanon. Pope Leo XIV highlighted coexistence, education, and support for migrants as concrete paths toward peace. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Istanbul Cathedral - Turkiye

Pope Leo XIV At Istanbul Cathedral - Turkiye

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting and prayer with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and pastoral workers at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (St Esprit cathedral) in Istanbul, Turkiye on November 28, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Istanbul Cathedral - Turkiye

Pope Leo XIV At Istanbul Cathedral - Turkiye

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting and prayer with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and pastoral workers at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (St Esprit cathedral) in Istanbul, Turkiye on November 28, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV At Istanbul Cathedral - Turkiye

Pope Leo XIV At Istanbul Cathedral - Turkiye

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting and prayer with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and pastoral workers at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (St Esprit cathedral) in Istanbul, Turkiye on November 28, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

Pope Leone XIV Celebrates Mass at Verano Cemetery - Rome

The pontiff raises the chalice and consecrated host during communion. On the day of the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, POPE LEO XIV presides over the Eucharistic celebration at the monumental entrance to the Verano Cemetery. Rome - Italy, November 2, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech during the meeting with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives for an audience with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech during the meeting with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives for an audience with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech during the meeting with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Nuns wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV for the audience with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Nuns wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV for the audience with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives, followed by his personal secretary Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, for an audience with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of the audience with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Nuns wait for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV for the audience with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV presides over a Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on October 10, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Italian Hermits participating in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life at the Vatican, on October 11, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Italian Hermits participating in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life at the Vatican, on October 11, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Italian Hermits participating in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life at the Vatican, on October 11, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Italian Hermits participating in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life at the Vatican, on October 11, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Italian Hermits participating in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life at the Vatican, on October 11, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Italian Hermits participating in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life at the Vatican, on October 11, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Receives Italian Hermits - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Italian Hermits participating in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life at the Vatican, on October 11, 2025. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. RIGHT: Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. RIGHT: Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. LEFT: Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV Attends The Diocesan Assembly of Rome

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rome during a diocesan assembly at the Basilica of St John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) win Rome, Italy on September 19, 2025. Speaking as Bishop of Rome, the Pope expressed his joy at meeting the diocesan community and thanked priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and parish representatives for their dedication and witness. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Toulouse

Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE. HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE. BASILIQUE SAINT SERNIN. BUILT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE 10TH CENTURY TO HOUSE NUMEROUS RELICS, INCLUDING THAT OF SAINT SATURNIN, THE CURRENT CHURCH WAS CONSECRATED IN 1096 BY POPE URBAIN II. ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF BASILICA IN 1878, IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CENTRES OF PILGRIMAGE IN THE MEDIEVAL WEST AND REMAINS THE LARGEST SURVIVING ROMANESQUE CHURCH IN EUROPE. HERE, THE CHOIR AND APSE OF THE MONUMENT AS SEEN FROM THE SQUARE TO THE EAST. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM