Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV looks at a nativity scene during a surprise visit to the Italian Senate on December 17, 2025. Pope Leo XIV was welcomed to the Upper House by Speaker Ignazio La Russa and went to its library to see an exhibition on the Borso d'Este Bible one of the most remarkable illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paid a surprise visit to the Italian Senate on December 17, 2025. Pope Leo XIV was welcomed to the Upper House by Speaker Ignazio La Russa (center) and went to its library to see an exhibition on the Borso d'Este Bible one of the most remarkable illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paid a surprise visit to the Italian Senate on December 17, 2025. Pope Leo XIV was welcomed to the Upper House by Speaker Ignazio La Russa (R) and went to its library to see an exhibition on the Borso d'Este Bible one of the most remarkable illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paid a surprise visit to the Italian Senate on December 17, 2025. Pope Leo XIV was welcomed to the Upper House by Speaker Ignazio La Russa (R) and went to its library to see an exhibition on the Borso d'Este Bible one of the most remarkable illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paid a surprise visit to the Italian Senate on December 17, 2025. Pope Leo XIV was welcomed to the Upper House by Speaker Ignazio La Russa (Left) and went to its library to see an exhibition on the Borso d'Este Bible one of the most remarkable illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Visits Italian Senate - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paid a surprise visit to the Italian Senate on December 17, 2025. Pope Leo XIV was welcomed to the Upper House by Speaker Ignazio La Russa (right) and went to its library to see an exhibition on the Borso d'Este Bible one of the most remarkable illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan Princess Hisako

Japan Princess Hisako

Japanese Princess Hisako visits a news photo exhibition in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Hisako

Japan Princess Hisako

Japanese Princess Hisako visits a news photo exhibition in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Hisako

Japan Princess Hisako

Japanese Princess Hisako visits a news photo exhibition in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Hisako

Japan Princess Hisako

Japanese Princess Hisako visits a news photo exhibition in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2025. (Pool photo)

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French Minister of the City and Housing Vincent Jeanbrun, Martine Vassal, President of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French Minister of the City and Housing Vincent Jeanbrun, Martine Vassal, President of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French Minister of the City and Housing Vincent Jeanbrun, Martine Vassal, President of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French Minister of the City and Housing Vincent Jeanbrun, Martine Vassal, President of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

Illustration during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French Minister of the City and Housing Vincent Jeanbrun, Martine Vassal, President of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

Illustration during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

Illustration during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

Illustration during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French Minister for Transports Philippe Tabarot, Martine Vassal, President of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

President Macron Visits Expansion Marseille Saint-Charles Site - Marseille

French Minister for Transports Philippe Tabarot, Martine Vassal, President of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, French President Emmanuel Macron, Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council, French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit of the site of the planned extension for Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles train station, in Marseille, France, on December 16, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM