Each month The Associated Press honors photographers for outstanding coverage while on assignment.

The winners for the March 2023 AP Photo Contest are Andrew Medichini for News Photography Single Image, for his photo of Pope Francis arriving for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican.

Oded Balilty for News Photography Story, for his coverage of tensions building in Israel against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system.

Anupam Nath for Feature Photography Single Image, for his photo of a tribal woman trying to catch small fish as her granddaughter dozes off on her back in a paddy field on the outskirts of Guwahati, northeastern Assam state, India.

Fernando Vergara for Feature Photography Story, for his series on bullfighting in Colombia.

Alex Brandon for Sports Photography Single Image, for his photo of Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma shooting in front of Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington.

Mark J. Terrill for Sports Photography Story, for his coverage of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.

Congratulations to all the photographers for their outstanding work. This month’s winning images judged by Robert F. Bukaty are featured below.

News Photography Single Image | Andrew Medichini

Vatican Pope

In this photo taken with slow shutter speed, Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

News Photography Story | Oded Balilty

Israel Politics

An Israeli activist dressed as a clown runs with border police as Israelis protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system block a free way in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Israelis protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, March 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Protesters supporting women's rights dressed as characters from The Handmaid's Tale TV series and other Israelis protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Israeli police deploy horses and stun grenades to disperse Israelis blocking a main road during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Israeli police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking the freeway during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Israeli police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking a road during protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, March 27, 2023. Netanyahu has delayed his contentious judicial overhaul plan after a wave of mass protests. The Israeli leader said said he wanted "to avoid civil war” by making time to seek a compromise with political opponents. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

An Israeli protester against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system lies on the road covered in a fake blood-splattered sheet with signs reading "I am the first to be murdered" in a display against threats of political violence in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Anti government demonstrators block streets and clash with police during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, March 27, 2023. Netanyahu has delayed his contentious judicial overhaul plan after a wave of mass protests. The Israeli leader said said he wanted "to avoid civil war” by making time to seek a compromise with political opponents. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Israeli police use a water cannon to disperse Israelis blocking the freeway during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Mounted police are deployed as Israelis block a main road to protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Anti government demonstrators block streets and clash with police during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, March 27, 2023. Netanyahu has delayed his contentious judicial overhaul plan after a wave of mass protests. The Israeli leader said said he wanted "to avoid civil war” by making time to seek a compromise with political opponents. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Israel Politics

Demonstrators walk with Israel's national flags next to a banner showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against plans by his government to overhaul the judicial system in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Feature Photography Single Image | Anupam Nath

India Daily Life

A tribal woman tries to catch small fish as her grand daughter dozes off on her back at a paddy field on the outskirts of Guwahati, northeastern Assam state, India, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Feature Photography Story | Fernando Vergara

Colombia Bullfights

Jose Luis Vega, an apprentice bullfighter, performs a pass at the Hacienda Vista Hermosa bullring in Villa Pinzon, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The bullfight was part of a festival to raise money for a foundation hoping to save the centuries-old tradition from a national ban being pushed by politicians who argue bullfighting is cruel and unethical. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Jelain Fresneda, also known by his Bullfighter name of Gitanillo de America, performs a pass during a bullfight at the Hacienda Vista Hermosa bullring in Villa PinzÛn, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Fresneda was among six veteran bullfighters performing for free to raise money for a foundation hoping to save the centuries-old tradition from a national ban being pushed by politicians who argue bullfighting is cruel and unethical. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Bullfighter Sebastian Vargas performs a pass at the Hacienda Vista Hermosa bullring in Villa Pinzón, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Colombia is one of just eight countries where bullfights are still legal, but legislators are proposing a new law to ban them. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Matador Jelain Fresneda, also known by his bullfighting name Gitanillo de America, dispatches a bull at the Hacienda Vista Hermosa bullring in Villa Pinzón, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Commenting on proposed legislation to ban bullfights after the difficult bout and shaking dust off his tight-fitting suit Fresneda said that “Colombia’s art and culture must endure, We need to ensure our freedoms are respected.” (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Former Colombian bullfighter Gitanillo de AmÈrica, right, and Jose Luis Vega an apprentice bullfighter, left, perform a pass during their bullfight at a fair in Vista Hermosa farm in Villa PinzÛn, Colombia, Saturday, February 25, 2023. According to rancher Juan Carlos GarcÌa, host of the fair, this was called for collect funds and donations to defend bullfighting in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Bullfighter Sebastian Vargas performs a pass at the Hacienda Vista Hermosa bullring in Villa Pinzón, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Colombia is one of just eight countries where bullfights are still legal, but legislators are proposing a new law to ban them. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Miguel Aparicio, second left, ropes in a Spanish Fighting Bull calf after it arrived at his farm animal shelter in La Calera, Colombia, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Aparicio, who runs the shelter, says that bull breeders in the country are already struggling to find buyers for their animals, as the yearly number of bullfights is decreasing. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Miguel Aparicio kisses a Spanish Fighting Bull calf at his farm animal shelter in La Calera, Colombia, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Aparicio says that bull breeding farms should consider reinventing themselves as ecotourism sites or sanctuaries for fighting bulls, so that people can enjoy these animals without seeing them killed. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Mounted bullfighter Juan Rafael Restrepo performs during a bullfight at the Hacienda Vista Hermosa bullring in Villa Pinzón, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Colombia is one of just eight countries where bullfights are still legal. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Miguel Aparicio holds a Spanish Fighting Bull calf in the back of a car after it arrived at his farm animal shelter in La Calera, Colombia, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Aparicio, who runs the shelter, had to hop in the car and chase after the calf after it ran away upon arrival at the shelter. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

A horseman performs during a bullfighting fair in Vista Hermosa farm in Villa PinzÛn, Colombia, Saturday, February 25, 2023. According to rancher Juan Carlos GarcÌa, host of the fair, this was called for collect funds and donations to defend bullfighting in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia Bullfights

Matador Jelain Fresneda, also known by his bullfighting name of Gitanillo de America, is gored during a bullfight at the Hacienda Vista Hermosa bullring in Villa PinzÛn, Colombia, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Fresneda recovered to the applause of the crowd and later killed the bull with a sword thrust to the back of its neck. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Sports Photography Single Image | Alex Brandon

Hawks Wizards Basketball

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots in front of Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Washington. The Hawks won 122-120. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sports Photography Story | Mark J. Terrill

Indian Wells Tennis

Coco Gauff returns a shot to Linda Noskova, of the Czech Republic, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Holger Rune, of Denmark, returns to Stan Wawrinka, of Switzerland, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Monday, March 13, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, of Spain, dives for the ball after missing a return to Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Sorana Cirstea, of Romania, returns a shot to Iga Swiatek, of Poland, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Taylor Fritz serves to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, gets set to serve to Jordan Thompson, of Australia, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Friday, March 10, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, serves to Jordan Thompson, of Australia, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Friday, March 10, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, is reflected in the sunglasses of Nonette Swart who watches a semifinal match between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, puts a towel over her head after losing the first set against Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Coco Gauff, of the United States, serves to Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Indian Wells Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during the men's singles final at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)