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epa12690135 A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV (L) during an audience with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola (R) in Vatican City, 29 January 2026. EPA/VATICAN MEDIA HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES