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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino Garavani - Rome, photocall of the event "Mirabilia". Valentino fashion show at Mignanelli square on occasion of the opening of a new showroom. July 10, 2015. Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino Garavani - Rome, photocall of the event "Mirabilia". Valentino fashion show at Mignanelli square on occasion of the opening of a new showroom. July 10, 2015. Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy: Torre dei Conti Medieval Roman Tower Collapse Leaves 1 Dead Amid Restoration

A worker pulled from the rubble of the partially collapsed medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome died on Tuesday, November 4, following an intensive rescue operation. The collapse, which occurred on Monday near the Colosseum, critically injured three other workers. The Torre dei Conti, dating from the early 13th century, was being restored with European Union funds.

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Tribute To The Worker Who Died Following The Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti - Rome

Tribute To The Worker Who Died Following The Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti - Rome

Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri pays tribute to Octay Stroici, who died after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti, on November 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Worker Who Died Following The Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti - Rome

Tribute To The Worker Who Died Following The Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti - Rome

Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri pays tribute to Octay Stroici, who died after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti, on November 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Worker Who Died Following The Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti - Rome

Tribute To The Worker Who Died Following The Collapse Of The Torre Dei Conti - Rome

Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri pays tribute to Octay Stroici, who died after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti, on November 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Rome, collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums, Octay Stroici, the 66-year-old worker who was left under the rubble, died overnight. Image from his Facebook profile. This is a private photo posted on social media or television provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any ownership, copyright, or license to the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

Worker Dies in Medieval Tower Collapse - Rome

November 3, 2025. The worker who remained under the rubble for over 11 hours after the collapse of the Torre dei Conti in the Imperial Forums in Rome died. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken, and without any intent to defame anyone. Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Cagliari Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Cagliari Calcio

Rome, Italy November 3, 2025: Lazio fans light up the stadium with the name Vincenzo in memory of the Lazio fan who died on 28 October 1979 at the Olympic Stadium before the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football matchday 10, between SS Lazio vs Cagliari Calcio at Olympic Stadium.

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Image of Carlo Acutis during his canonization, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Image of Carlo Acutis during his canonization, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Image of Carlo Acutis during his canonization, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Image of Carlo Acutis during his canonization, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

A person during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome, Italy. Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV (c) during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome (Italy). Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giorgio Armani's store on Via Condotti

Giorgio Armani's store on Via Condotti

The Giorgio Armani store on Via Condotti in Rome, shrouded in darkness. The world-famous designer died at the age of 91 in Milan. Rome, Italy, September 4, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giorgio Armani's store on Via Condotti

Giorgio Armani's store on Via Condotti

The Giorgio Armani store on Via Condotti in Rome, shrouded in darkness. The world-famous designer died at the age of 91 in Milan. Rome, Italy, September 4, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giorgio Armani's store on Via Condotti

Giorgio Armani's store on Via Condotti

The Giorgio Armani store on Via Condotti in Rome, shrouded in darkness. The world-famous designer died at the age of 91 in Milan. Rome, Italy, September 4, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giorgio Armani's store on Via Condotti

Giorgio Armani's store on Via Condotti

The Giorgio Armani store on Via Condotti in Rome, shrouded in darkness. The world-famous designer died at the age of 91 in Milan. Rome, Italy, September 4, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morning Atmosphere At Last Holy Mass For Youth Jubilee - Rome

Morning Atmosphere At Last Holy Mass For Youth Jubilee - Rome

Egyptian flag with dedication to Pascal Rafik, the young Egyptian pilgrim who died during the Jubilee in Rome, Italy on August 3, 2025. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Vatican's Swiss Guards swore in 32 new recruits on May 6, 2009. The new recruits joined their ranks in an elaborate swearing-in ceremony in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the 147 Swiss Guards who died protecting Pope Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome. Then each new recruit grasped the corps' flag and, raising three fingers in a symbol of the Holy Trinity, swore to uphold the Swiss Guard oath to protect Benedict XVI and his successors. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Vatican's Swiss Guards swore in 32 new recruits on May 6, 2015 at the Vatican. The new recruits joined their ranks in an elaborate swearing-in ceremony . The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the 147 Swiss Guards who died protecting Pope Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome. Then each new recruit grasped the corps' flag and, raising three fingers in a symbol of the Holy Trinity, swore to uphold the Swiss Guard oath to protect pope Francis and his successors. The Swiss Guard, founded in 1506, consists of 100 volunteers who must be Swiss nationals, Catholic, single, at least 174 cm (5 feet 8 inches) tall and beardless. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

New recruit of the Swiss Guards before the swearing-in ceremony on May 6, 2005 at the Vatican. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the 147 Swiss Guards who died protecting Pope Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome. The pompous title 'defenders of the freedom of the Church' qualifies the Swiss Guards, of which there are one hundred. These soldiers are not nearly as picturesque as their uniforms, which are said to have been designed by either Raphael or Michaelangelo, but whose design was actually produced at the turn of the last century. It is not a simple procedure to become a member of the Guard, which is one of the world's oldest military factions. One must have Swiss nationality, be of the Catholic faith, measure over 1.74 meters in height, and be less than 25 years of age when signing on for the first time. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

New recruit of the Swiss Guards before the swearing-in ceremony on May 6, 2015 at the Vatican. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the 147 Swiss Guards who died protecting Pope Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome. The pompous title 'defenders of the freedom of the Church' qualifies the Swiss Guards, of which there are one hundred. These soldiers are not nearly as picturesque as their uniforms, which are said to have been designed by either Raphael or Michaelangelo, but whose design was actually produced at the turn of the last century. It is not a simple procedure to become a member of the Guard, which is one of the world's oldest military factions. One must have Swiss nationality, be of the Catholic faith, measure over 1.74 meters in height, and be less than 25 years of age when signing on for the first time. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Vatican's Swiss Guards swore in 32 new recruits on May 6, 2009. The new recruits joined their ranks in an elaborate swearing-in ceremony in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. The ceremony is held each May 6 to commemorate the 147 Swiss Guards who died protecting Pope Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome. Then each new recruit grasped the corps' flag and, raising three fingers in a symbol of the Holy Trinity, swore to uphold the Swiss Guard oath to protect Benedict XVI and his successors. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Burial of Pope Francis At Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica - Rome

Burial of Pope Francis At Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica - Rome

The coffin of Pope Francis is transported to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for burial on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis died on April 21st, aged 88. Anointed in 2013, Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he was a more humble Pope than many of his predecessors and will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. April 26, 2025. Photo by CatholicPressPhoto/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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