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Pope Francis gives the Holy Chrism Mass in St Peter's Basilica on Holy Thursday. The pontiff left hospital last week after a bout of bronchitis, ready to kick off the holiest week in the Christian calendar. IMAGES
Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican reopens to visitors after being closed for over two months under Italy's lockdown orders to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Italy was the first country to go into a full lockdown over two months ago, bringing the economy to its knees. The official death toll from the virus now stands at around 32,000. IMAGES
Pope Francis leads mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to celebrate Epiphany, the Christian holiday marking the Three Kings' visit to Jesus. Francis leads prayers, hymns and blesses an incense thurible during the early part of the service. IMAGES
Images from outside St Peter's basilica in Vatican City, amid recent reports that former Pope Benedict XVI's health is deteriorating, due to "advancing age", according to the Vatican. IMAGES
Rome streets remain empty as a lockdown -- including restaurants and shops -- remains in place over the new coronavirus outbreak. IMAGES
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