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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass For Jubilee of Prisoners - Vatican

The hosts for the celebration will be donated by the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation through the project "Il senso del Pane" (The Meaning of Bread), which since 2016 has involved more than 300 prisoners each year in the creation of hosts destined for over 15,000 Italian and foreign dioceses, religious congregations, parishes, monasteries and Christian communities during a mass on the occasion of the Jubilee of Prisoners at St Peter's basilica in the Vatican on December 14, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass For Jubilee of Prisoners - Vatican

The hosts for the celebration will be donated by the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation through the project "Il senso del Pane" (The Meaning of Bread), which since 2016 has involved more than 300 prisoners each year in the creation of hosts destined for over 15,000 Italian and foreign dioceses, religious congregations, parishes, monasteries and Christian communities during a mass on the occasion of the Jubilee of Prisoners at St Peter's basilica in the Vatican on December 14, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Holy Jubilee Mass - Vatican

.The hosts for the celebration will be donated by the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation through the project "Il senso del Pane" (The Meaning of Bread), which since 2016 has involved more than 300 prisoners each year in the creation of hosts destined for over 15,000 Italian and foreign dioceses, religious congregations, parishes, monasteries and Christian communities during a mass on the occasion of the Jubilee of Prisoners at St Peter's basilica in The Vatican , on December 14, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/CP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. SEINE-MARITIME (76) JUMIEGES. AERIAL VIEW OF THE ABBEY, ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST IMPORTANT BENEDICTINE MONASTERIES IN NORMANDY. ITS DESTRUCTION IN THE 19TH CENTURY EARNED IT THE NAME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RUIN IN FRANCE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia arrives at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and Monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural Spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of Art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia arrives at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and Monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural Spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of Art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia arrives at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and Monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural Spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of Art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia arrives at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and Monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural Spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of Art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Sofia de Borbon At Objetivo Patrimonio Awards - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia arrives at the presentation of the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards, Infanta Sofia Photography Competition 2024 at the Royal Palace on December 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Organized by Patrimonio Nacional, the Infanta Sofia will present the awards in its three categories, to Antonio Farto Casado in 'Palaces and Monasteries', Emilie Payn in 'Natural Spaces' and Teresa Dorado Jimenez in 'Works of Art'. He will also present the awards to the finalists and a diploma to the top ten in each category. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Historical archives bear witness to China's exercise of sovereignty over Xizang

(240714) -- LHASA, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows three inscribed boards, all written and bestowed by emperors of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), to the Potala Palace (upper L) and two monasteries in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Buddhist adherents look on during a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jamyang Takhe from Qamdo's Champa Ling Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ngawanga Choma from Lhasa's Drepung Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A monk asks questions to candidates during a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhist adherents look on during a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ngawanga Choma from Lhasa's Drepung Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A monk asks questions to candidates during a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jamyang Takhe from Qamdo's Champa Ling Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-DRAKPA WANGDEN (CN)

(240330) -- LHASA, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Drakpa Wangden poses for a photo with his daughter at his home at Yabda Village of Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 11, 2024. Born in 1944, Drakpa Wangden lives now in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Before the democratic reform, Drakpa Wangden and his family were serfs, working on manors affiliated with two monasteries in present-day Lhasa. For his family, each spring meant borrowing seeds from their masters, however, they could collect nothing during the autumn harvest. At that time, the sustenance of Drakpa Wangden's family of nine was a meager bowl of tsampa, a traditional Tibetan staple made from barley flour, no larger than the palm of a child's hand. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched a democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom and Drakpa Wangden's family was freed along with about a million serfs. Under the systems of the people's con

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-DRAKPA WANGDEN (CN)

(240330) -- LHASA, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Drakpa Wangden demonstrates photos and certificates of honor he won in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 11, 2024. Born in 1944, Drakpa Wangden lives now in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Before the democratic reform, Drakpa Wangden and his family were serfs, working on manors affiliated with two monasteries in present-day Lhasa. For his family, each spring meant borrowing seeds from their masters, however, they could collect nothing during the autumn harvest. At that time, the sustenance of Drakpa Wangden's family of nine was a meager bowl of tsampa, a traditional Tibetan staple made from barley flour, no larger than the palm of a child's hand. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched a democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom and Drakpa Wangden's family was freed along with about a million serfs. Under the systems of the people's congresses and regional ethnic autonomy

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-DRAKPA WANGDEN (CN)

(240330) -- LHASA, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows the ID card of Drakpa Wangden. Born in 1944, Drakpa Wangden lives now in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Before the democratic reform, Drakpa Wangden and his family were serfs, working on manors affiliated with two monasteries in present-day Lhasa. For his family, each spring meant borrowing seeds from their masters, however, they could collect nothing during the autumn harvest. At that time, the sustenance of Drakpa Wangden's family of nine was a meager bowl of tsampa, a traditional Tibetan staple made from barley flour, no larger than the palm of a child's hand. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched a democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom and Drakpa Wangden's family was freed along with about a million serfs. Under the systems of the people's congresses and regional ethnic autonomy that were put in place after the reform, former serfs and slaves w

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-DRAKPA WANGDEN (CN)

(240330) -- LHASA, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Drakpa Wangden walks into his home at Yabda Village of Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 11, 2024. Born in 1944, Drakpa Wangden lives now in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Before the democratic reform, Drakpa Wangden and his family were serfs, working on manors affiliated with two monasteries in present-day Lhasa. For his family, each spring meant borrowing seeds from their masters, however, they could collect nothing during the autumn harvest. At that time, the sustenance of Drakpa Wangden's family of nine was a meager bowl of tsampa, a traditional Tibetan staple made from barley flour, no larger than the palm of a child's hand. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched a democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom and Drakpa Wangden's family was freed along with about a million serfs. Under the systems of the people's congresses and regional ethnic

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-DRAKPA WANGDEN (CN)

(240330) -- LHASA, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The 80-year-old Drakpa Wangden shows his commemorative medal awarded to the Communist Party of China (CPC) members after five decades of Party membership in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 11, 2024. Born in 1944, Drakpa Wangden lives now in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Before the democratic reform, Drakpa Wangden and his family were serfs, working on manors affiliated with two monasteries in present-day Lhasa. For his family, each spring meant borrowing seeds from their masters, however, they could collect nothing during the autumn harvest. At that time, the sustenance of Drakpa Wangden's family of nine was a meager bowl of tsampa, a traditional Tibetan staple made from barley flour, no larger than the palm of a child's hand. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched a democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom and Drakpa Wangden's family was freed along with about a milli

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-DRAKPA WANGDEN (CN)

(240330) -- LHASA, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Drakpa Wangden prunes a potted flower outside his home at Yabda Village of Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 11, 2024. Born in 1944, Drakpa Wangden lives now in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Before the democratic reform, Drakpa Wangden and his family were serfs, working on manors affiliated with two monasteries in present-day Lhasa. For his family, each spring meant borrowing seeds from their masters, however, they could collect nothing during the autumn harvest. At that time, the sustenance of Drakpa Wangden's family of nine was a meager bowl of tsampa, a traditional Tibetan staple made from barley flour, no larger than the palm of a child's hand. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched a democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom and Drakpa Wangden's family was freed along with about a million serfs. Under the systems of the people's congresses

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The City Of Ayutthaya In Pictures - Thailand

The city of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Located about 80 kilometers north of Bangkok. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Siam and a prosperous international trading port, until it was razed by the Burmese in 1767. The ruins of the ancient city today form the historic park of 'Ayutthaya, an archaeological site including palaces, Buddhist temples, monasteries and statues.Thailand, December 22, 2023. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM