US: Novices of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara are seen at Holy Comforter St Cyprian Church in Washington prior to the start of their profession of vows. National Vocations Awareness Week is November 5-11.

Pakistan: Pakistani children pray near graves of their loved ones as they observe All Souls’ Day on November 2 in Karachi.

Meath: Organisers and presenters attend the Eucharistic Adoration Assembly in Mullingar.

Italy: Pilgrims from the Kingscourt parish arrive at the Basilica of St Frediano in Lucca.

Kerry: Students from Coláiste Íde attend the Diocese of Kerry’s Youth Music Ministry. Young musicians are gathered throughout the diocese for prayer, song and to share ideas.

US: A child reacts as he stands in front of Pope Francis during his visit at the Scholas Occurentes foundation last week.

Clare: Fintan Monahan visits Kilrush Leaving Cert students from Kilrush Community School.

Pakistan: A soldier in North Waziristan stands guard along the border fence with Afghanistan. Bishop Oscar Cantu of New Mexico offered President Donald Trump’s administration a set of principles to help guide US actions in the troubled country.