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13 January 2026

In Czestochowa, Poland, on January 10, 2026, a statue of the Virgin Mary is present during the 18th National Patriotic Fan Pilgrimage at Jasna Gora. Fans and supporters of various sports clubs gather every year as part of the pilgrimage to Jasna Gora. The 18th National Patriotic Fan Pilgrimage is held under the slogan 'We Praise You, God'. The main event is a solemn Mass in the Chapel of the Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Czestochowa, where the club colors are blessed. A screening of Mariusz Pilis's film 'The Stadium Rebellion' also takes place. The Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, who makes no secret of his sympathy for the fan community and is himself a Lechia Gdansk fan, participates in the pilgrimage. After the ceremonies, the President meets with the pilgrims.

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12 December 2025

Cardinal Baldassarre Reina blesses the statue of St. Francis of Assisi during the ceremony for the dedication of Ponte dell'Industria to Saint Francis of Assisi in Rome, Italy, on December 12, 2025.

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4 December 2025

On December 3, 2025, vendors at the Jamaica Market in Mexico City, Mexico, make pinatas and sell Christmas trees in anticipation of Christmas and New Year's in the capital. According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), pinatas in Mexico originate in the former San Agustin convent in Acolman, State of Mexico, where the first pinata, as we know it today, is created more than 400 years ago, although with some variations in size and shape. The most classic pinatas are shaped like flowers, boats, and stars, although it is said that the pinata should be star-shaped with seven points. Each point symbolizes one of the seven deadly sins, and the candy or fruit that spills out when broken symbolizes the blessings received by all who participate. On the other hand, according to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Christmas trees constitute a sustainable alternative that strengthens the local economy, generates employment, and promotes the conservation of forest ecosystems, since for each specimen used, a new one is planted, thus guaranteeing the continuity of the productive and environmental cycle.

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3 November 2025

Blessing Oluwatosin Demehin, a Falcons player, looks on as Nigeria's Super Falcons qualify for the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 after playing a 1-1 draw (3-1 aggregate) with Benin Republic's Amazons in the second leg of the WAFCON 2026 qualifying match at MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on October 28, 2025.

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20 October 2025

A dog statue is seen at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025, during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar. The festival honors the contribution and loyalty of dogs, recognizing their role as faithful companions and protectors in Nepalese society.

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20 October 2025

A Nepal Police officer offers prayers on a dog statue at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025, during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar. The festival honors the contribution and loyalty of dogs, recognizing their role as faithful companions and protectors in Nepalese society.

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20 October 2025

Nepal Police officers offer prayers and place garlands on a dog statue at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025, during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar. The festival honors the contribution and loyalty of dogs, recognizing their role as faithful companions and protectors in Nepalese society.

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8 October 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets the pilgrims at St Peter's Square in The Vatican on October 8, 2025.

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8 October 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets the pilgrims at St Peter's Square in The Vatican on October 8, 2025.

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8 October 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets the pilgrims at St Peter's Square in The Vatican on October 8, 2025.

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8 October 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets the pilgrims at St Peter's Square in The Vatican on October 8, 2025.

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8 October 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets a newborn as he arrives to hold his weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square in The Vatican on October 8, 2025.

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29 September 2025

Participants take part in the sacred Fulpati procession en route from Gorkha to the Dashain Ghar at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025. Participants accompany the traditional offerings, symbolizing prosperity and the blessings of Nava Durga, with ceremonial music adding to the festive atmosphere.

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29 September 2025

The sacred Fulpati, comprising banana stalks, sugarcane, jamara, and flowers, is carried by priests from Gorkha en route to the Dashain Ghar at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025. The Fulpati represents prosperity and the blessings of Nava Durga and serves as the central offering on the seventh day of the Dashain festival.

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29 September 2025

The sacred Fulpati, comprising banana stalks, sugarcane, jamara, and flowers, is carried by priests from Gorkha en route to the Dashain Ghar at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025. The Fulpati represents prosperity and the blessings of Nava Durga and serves as the central offering on the seventh day of the Dashain festival.

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29 September 2025

The sacred Fulpati, comprising banana stalks, sugarcane, jamara, and flowers, is carried by priests from Gorkha en route to the Dashain Ghar at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 29, 2025. The Fulpati represents prosperity and the blessings of Nava Durga and serves as the central offering on the seventh day of the Dashain festival.

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