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#13154528

4 January 2026

A transgender person from 'Kinnar akhada', a monastic Hindu order, blesses a pilgrim inside a transit camp before heading to Sagar Island for the one-day Makar Sankranti festival in Kolkata, India, on January 4, 2026.

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#13154527

4 January 2026

A transgender person from 'Kinnar akhada', a monastic Hindu order, stays inside a transit camp before heading to Sagar Island for the one-day Makar Sankranti festival in Kolkata, India, on January 4, 2026.

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#13154537

4 January 2026

A transgender person from 'Kinnar akhada', a monastic Hindu order, stays inside a transit camp before heading to Sagar Island for the one-day Makar Sankranti festival in Kolkata, India, on January 4, 2026.

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#13154538

4 January 2026

A transgender person from 'Kinnar akhada', a monastic Hindu order, stays inside a transit camp before heading to Sagar Island for the one-day Makar Sankranti festival in Kolkata, India, on January 4, 2026.

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#12761025

15 September 2025

A nun carrying a backpack walks through the Escherturm Gate in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on September 5, 2025. The historic stone gate is part of the town's medieval fortifications.

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#11998121

30 January 2025

The Rule of the Order of Friars Minor, established by Saint Francis of Assisi on November 29, 1223, marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Franciscan movement. The image represents the deep spiritual and cultural significance of this foundational document in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025.

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#11998128

30 January 2025

The cloister of the Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025, reflects the simplicity and devotion of the Franciscan Order. This historical site is deeply connected to Saint Francis and Saint Clare and serves as a space for contemplation and prayer.

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#11998132

30 January 2025

The cloister of the Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025, reflects the simplicity and devotion of the Franciscan Order. This historical site is deeply connected to Saint Francis and Saint Clare and serves as a space for contemplation and prayer.

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#11998120

30 January 2025

A detailed image shows sacred relics associated with Saint Francis of Assisi, including a monstrance, chamois skin, headstone, and hairshirt, in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025. These objects reflect the saint's devotion, humility, and deep connection to his spiritual path, preserved as testimonies of his ascetic life.

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#11998124

30 January 2025

The tomb of Saint Clare is located in the Basilica of Saint Clare in Assisi, Italy. It is a sacred site of deep spiritual significance. The image captures the resting place of this revered saint, founder of the Poor Clares, who devotes her life to poverty, humility, and devotion to Christ.

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#11998127

30 January 2025

The Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, is a significant historical and religious site, known for its deep connection to Saint Francis of Assisi. It is here that Saint Francis receives his calling to rebuild the Church and where Saint Clare of Assisi takes her vows. This image captures the Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025.

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#11998129

30 January 2025

The Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, is a significant historical and religious site, known for its deep connection to Saint Francis of Assisi. It is here that Saint Francis receives his calling to rebuild the Church and where Saint Clare of Assisi takes her vows. This image captures the Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025.

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#10952012

31 January 2024

An aerial view is showing the Saint Francis Monastery in the city center of Olinda, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, on January 27, 2024.

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#5615692

8 April 2020

Nuns from the religious order of the Sisters of the Canon of the Holy Spirit sewing protective masks inside their convent in Krakow. The sisters are in solidarity with every person who needs their presence and prayers, and they answer the needs of the coronavirus crises by helping the homeless. Every day the nuns open their convent window called 'Gwidon's Window' (name after the founder of the order) in the center of Krakow, and through it they serve meals to the poor. Appreciating the sacrificial work of all medical workers and volunteers, they want to help them by making protective masks. On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Krakow, Poland.

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#5615700

8 April 2020

A nun from the religious order of the Sisters of the Canon of the Holy Spirit pouring tea into jars inside their convent kitchen, before distributing to the poor. The sisters are in solidarity with every person who needs their presence and prayers, and they answer the needs of the coronavirus crises by helping the homeless. Every day the nuns open their convent window called 'Gwidon's Window' (name after the founder of the order) in the center of Krakow, and through it they serve meals to the poor. Appreciating the sacrificial work of all medical workers and volunteers, they want to help them by making protective masks. On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Krakow, Poland.

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#5615708

8 April 2020

A nun from the religious order of the Sisters of the Canon of the Holy Spirit wearing personal protective equipment prays on the street with people in the queue. The sisters are in solidarity with every person who needs their presence and prayers, and they answer the needs of the coronavirus crises by helping the homeless. Every day the nuns open their convent window called 'Gwidon's Window' (name after the founder of the order) in the center of Krakow, and through it they serve meals to the poor. Appreciating the sacrificial work of all medical workers and volunteers, they want to help them by making protective masks. On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Krakow, Poland.

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