Best photos of February 23: Deacons in a Mass for their jubilee at The Vatican to folk dance in Guwahati

Deacons take part in a mass for their jubilee in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican that was supposed to be presided over by Pope Francis who was admitted over a week ago at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic and is in critical conditions. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Tadej Pogacar, centre, Giulio Ciccone, left, and Pello Bilbao on the podium at the end of the 2025 UAE Tour. AFP
India's Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates a wicket against Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy ODI in Dubai. AFP
Cellar master Sebastien Halbout carries cheese during a successful attempt to break the world record for the largest fondue. AFP
A large fire on an industrial estate in Manchester, UK. Reuters
A street performer in Jakarta takes a break to eat. AFP
Congolese soldiers who surrendered in Bukavu after the capture of the city by the M23 rebels. Reuters
Dancers perform a folk dance during full-dress rehearsal for the upcoming Jhumur festival in Guwahati, India. AFP

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February 23, 2025

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