The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

The week’s best photos

Pope Leo XIV tries to catch a stuffed toy in the shape of a hot dog that a faithful threw at him at the end of the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City (Image credit: Alessandro Di Meo / EPA / Shutterstock)Bogie, a Chihuahua dressed as British singer-songwriter Sam Smith, poses during the 2026 Pet Gala in New York, USA (Image credit: Timothy A. Clary / AFP / Getty Images)Protesters clash with police during a protest demanding the…

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

May 15 - 21, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.