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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

The future priests are Joan Piñol, Xavier Campmany, Pablo Jesús Jorge Díaz, Javier Casals, David Lucena, Santiago Claret and Guillem Lisicic, during their ordination, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

The future priests are Joan Piñol, Xavier Campmany, Pablo Jesús Jorge Díaz, Javier Casals, David Lucena, Santiago Claret and Guillem Lisicic, during their ordination, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ordination Ceremony in Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona Juan Jose Omella, during the ordination of seven new priests, at the Sagrada Familia, on July 20, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Sagrada Familia today hosted the priestly ordination ceremony of seven deacons, who have completed their theological and pastoral formation and have been prepared to assume their responsibilities in ecclesial service. The Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona presided over the ceremony, during which he laid his hands on the candidates as part of the sacramental rite, symbolizing the transmission of the Holy Spirit and the full incorporation into the priestly ministry. Photo by Alberto Paredes / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]IOC presidential election

TOKYO, Japan, March 4 Kyodo - Screenshot shows Morinari Watanabe, president of the International Gymnastics Federation and a member of the International Olympic Committee, speaking to the media online from Kyiv on March 3, 2025. Watanabe is one of the seven candidates who will run for the March 20 IOC presidential election in Greece. The term of the current president, Thomas Bach, expires in June 2025. (Kyodo)

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IOC presidential election

Screenshot shows Morinari Watanabe, president of the International Gymnastics Federation and a member of the International Olympic Committee, speaking to the media online from Kyiv on March 3, 2025. Watanabe is one of the seven candidates who will run for the March 20 IOC presidential election in Greece. The term of the current president, Thomas Bach, expires in June 2025.

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Nagoya mayoral election

People listen to a speech by a candidate in Nagoya, central Japan, on Nov. 10, 2024, as seven people filed to become candidates for the city's Nov. 24 mayoral election. Takashi Kawamura lost his mayoral post as he ran in the previous month's general election, winning a House of Representatives seat.

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IOC presidential candidate Watanabe

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 24 Kyodo - International Gymnastics Federation President Morinari Watanabe speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2024. Watanabe is one of seven candidates seeking to succeed International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach. (Kyodo)

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IOC presidential candidate Watanabe

International Gymnastics Federation President Morinari Watanabe gives an interview in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2024. Watanabe is one of seven candidates seeking to succeed International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

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IOC presidential candidate Watanabe

International Gymnastics Federation President Morinari Watanabe gives an interview in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2024. Watanabe is one of seven candidates seeking to succeed International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

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IOC presidential candidate Watanabe

International Gymnastics Federation President Morinari Watanabe gives an interview in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2024. Watanabe is one of seven candidates seeking to succeed International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

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IOC presidential candidate Watanabe

International Gymnastics Federation President Morinari Watanabe speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2024. Watanabe is one of seven candidates seeking to succeed International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

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IOC presidential candidate Watanabe

International Gymnastics Federation President Morinari Watanabe speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2024. Watanabe is one of seven candidates seeking to succeed International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

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MAURITANIA-NOUAKCHOTT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240630) -- NOUAKCHOTT, JUNE 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) People gather outside a polling station in Nouakchott, Mauritania on June 29, 2024. The first round of Mauritania's presidential election began Saturday at 7:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). Voters are casting their ballots to elect their new president from among seven candidates, including the outgoing president, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, and his main rival, Biram Dah Abeid, who finished second in the 2014 and 2019 presidential elections. (Photo by Cheikh Ahmed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MAURITANIA-NOUAKCHOTT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240630) -- NOUAKCHOTT, JUNE 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) A voter shows a voter card at a polling station in Nouakchott, Mauritania on June 29, 2024. The first round of Mauritania's presidential election began Saturday at 7:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). Voters are casting their ballots to elect their new president from among seven candidates, including the outgoing president, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, and his main rival, Biram Dah Abeid, who finished second in the 2014 and 2019 presidential elections. (Photo by Cheikh Ahmed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MAURITANIA-NOUAKCHOTT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240630) -- NOUAKCHOTT, JUNE 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani votes at a polling station in Nouakchott, Mauritania on June 29, 2024. The first round of Mauritania's presidential election began Saturday at 7:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). Voters are casting their ballots to elect their new president from among seven candidates, including the outgoing president, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, and his main rival, Biram Dah Abeid, who finished second in the 2014 and 2019 presidential elections. (Photo by Cheikh Ahmed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran begins registration for presidential election

STORY: Iran begins registration for presidential election SHOOTING DATE: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:15 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue of registration for presidential election STORYLINE: Registration for Iran's 14th presidential election began on Thursday morning under the directive of Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi. The registration process will continue for five days until June 3, and those who want to be candidates must come to the Iranian Interior Ministry in Tehran to submit their registrations, according to a statement published on the ministry's website. Vahidi stated that the vetting process would take seven days, starting from June 4, after which qualified candidates would have 14 days to conduct their electoral campaigns. The election is scheduled for June 28. Iran's Election Headquarters issued a statement on Sunday specifying the conditions and qualifications required for candidacy. Candidates must be between 40 and 75 ye

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240424) -- SKOPJE, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 24, 2024. North Macedonia kicked off the first round of presidential elections Wednesday, which are believed to influence the country's process to join the European Union (EU). Seven candidates are chasing the presidency, with major opposition leader Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, 70, and incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski, 61, running in front. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240424) -- SKOPJE, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 24, 2024. North Macedonia kicked off the first round of presidential elections Wednesday, which are believed to influence the country's process to join the European Union (EU). Seven candidates are chasing the presidency, with major opposition leader Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, 70, and incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski, 61, running in front. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240424) -- SKOPJE, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man casts his ballot at a polling station in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 24, 2024. North Macedonia kicked off the first round of presidential elections Wednesday, which are believed to influence the country's process to join the European Union (EU). Seven candidates are chasing the presidency, with major opposition leader Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, 70, and incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski, 61, running in front. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240424) -- SKOPJE, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 24, 2024. North Macedonia kicked off the first round of presidential elections Wednesday, which are believed to influence the country's process to join the European Union (EU). Seven candidates are chasing the presidency, with major opposition leader Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, 70, and incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski, 61, running in front. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240424) -- SKOPJE, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An election official runs a fingerprint authentication of an elderly woman at a polling station in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 24, 2024. North Macedonia kicked off the first round of presidential elections Wednesday, which are believed to influence the country's process to join the European Union (EU). Seven candidates are chasing the presidency, with major opposition leader Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, 70, and incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski, 61, running in front. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240424) -- SKOPJE, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People are seen outside a polling station in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 24, 2024. North Macedonia kicked off the first round of presidential elections Wednesday, which are believed to influence the country's process to join the European Union (EU). Seven candidates are chasing the presidency, with major opposition leader Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, 70, and incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski, 61, running in front. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240424) -- SKOPJE, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man casts his ballot at a polling station in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 24, 2024. North Macedonia kicked off the first round of presidential elections Wednesday, which are believed to influence the country's process to join the European Union (EU). Seven candidates are chasing the presidency, with major opposition leader Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, 70, and incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski, 61, running in front. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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Osaka gubernatorial election

OSAKA, Japan - People listen to a street speech on Nov. 10, 2011, by a candidate running in the Osaka gubernatorial election in the city of Osaka, western Japan. Seven new faces launched campaigns the same day as they filed as candidates in the election on Nov. 27.

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Ex-unification minister elected head of S. Korea ruling party

SEOUL, South Korea - Chung Dong Young, former unification minister, was elected as head of South Korea's ruling Uri Party on Feb. 18 by a vote at the party's national convention in Seoul, defeating seven other candidates.

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Aikawa wins 1st Saitama mayoral election

SAITAMA, Japan - Former Urawa Mayor Soichi Aikawa waves at supporters after winning the first mayoral election of the city of Saitama on May 27, beating seven other candidates. The city was created May 1 through a merger of the cities of Urawa, Omiya and Yono in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo.

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Voting for general elections begins in Nepal

STORY: Voting for general elections begins in Nepal DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a polling station in Nepal 2. various of Nepalis voting STORYLINE: Nepalis went to the polls on Sunday morning for elections to the House of Representatives of the federal parliament and seven provincial assemblies. Voters were seen lining up at some polling stations as the voting began at 7:00 a.m. local time. About 17.988 million voters are eligible to elect 275 members to the lower house and 550 members to the seven provincial assemblies. "The voting has commenced peacefully across the nation," Surya Aryal, deputy spokesperson for the Election Commission, told Xinhua. "We expect the voting to continue smoothly the whole day." Some voters said they were excited as they saw the voting as an opportunity for them to elect the right candidates for the House of Representatives and the provincial assemblies. "I'm voting with the hope that th

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Austrian President Van der Bellen set to win 2nd term

STORY: Austrian President Van der Bellen set to win 2nd term DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shot of Austrian flag and EU flag 2. various of posters of Van der Bellen 3. various of live of voting on TV 4. various of Van der Bellen and his wife being interviewed after the voting 5. various of Van der Bellen and his wife STORYLINE: Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen was set to win a second term as he was projected to get over 50 percent of the votes at the presidential election on Sunday and thus avoid a run-off vote. Projections from Austrian broadcaster ORF on Sunday night showed that Van der Bellen won more than 56 percent of the votes in the election involving seven candidates. Van der Bellen's closest rival, Walter Rosenkranz from the Freedom Party of Austria, was expected to get around 18 percent of the votes. The 78-year-old will serve another six years as the Austrian President in his second term. Austrian Chancellor K

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Ex-N.Z. PM Helen Clark declares candidacy for U.N. chief post

U.N. Development Program Administrator Helen Clark attends a news conference in New York on April 4, 2016, to declare her candidacy to become the next U.N. secretary general, replacing Ban Ki Moon. Along with the former New Zealand prime minister, seven other candidates, including three women, are currently in the running for the position, amid growing expectations that a woman will take over the post for the first time since the United Nations' inception in 1945. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Osaka gubernatorial election

OSAKA, Japan - People listen to a street speech on Nov. 10, 2011, by a candidate running in the Osaka gubernatorial election in the city of Osaka, western Japan. Seven new faces launched campaigns the same day as they filed as candidates in the election on Nov. 27. (Kyodo)

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Aikawa wins 1st Saitama mayoral election

SAITAMA, Japan - Former Urawa Mayor Soichi Aikawa waves at supporters after winning the first mayoral election of the city of Saitama on May 27, beating seven other candidates. The city was created May 1 through a merger of the cities of Urawa, Omiya and Yono in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo.