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The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with "deep concern," and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country.

The celebration marks the feast day that recalls Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan and was established in 1981 by St. John Paul II

The Vatican has given a final accounting of its 2025 Holy Year

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The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.

In addition to the Jubilee, 2025 was momentous because of the papal transition after Francis died in April and cardinals elected history's first pope from the United States

The Pope was lucky enough to have an audience with Gazza during his time in Serie A

Humans glow. The universe is beige. Per capita, the Vatican City has the highest crime rate in the world. Nowadays you can't believe everything you read on the internet but sometimes even the stuff that sounds like nonsense turns out to be true. Here are a few perfect examples...

The Standard reveals its selection of the best photographs from a momentous year