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WORLDSep 24Pope Leo enters France’s religious ‘laboratory’ amid hopes of a Catholic revivalPope Leo XIV begins his first visit to France on Friday, arriving in a country where Catholicism is no longer the dominant religion but where the Church is seeing signs of renewed interest among young people in particular. But analysts caution that rising adult baptisms and large crowds of young Catholics do not necessarily amount to a wider Catholic revival.RFI [en]
WORLDSep 24Schism with rebel Catholic sect casts a pall over Pope Leo’s visit to FranceThe Vatican’s recent excommunication of followers of a Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X, has revived a longstanding feud within the Roman Catholic Church ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s state visit to France. The ultra-conservative group has established an extensive network of schools and has attracted thousands of followers in France.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 24Podcast: Pope in secular France, vultures and farmers, first divorce lawWith its strong commitment to secularism, France is not an obvious place for Pope Leo XIV to stage an appearance, but his visit is drawing interest from Catholics and non-Catholics alike. After nearly disappearing from France, vultures are making a comeback, but their return has created new tensions with farmers. And France's revolutionary first divorce law from 1792.RFI [en]
WORLDSep 24Long queues as France’s €1 student meals draw crowdsFrance’s new €1 university meal scheme has attracted large numbers of students, with long queues reported at canteens in Paris. While some students welcome the cheaper meals, staff warn that the extra demand is putting pressure on space, equipment and staffing.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 24Huge security operation underway for Pope's visit to FranceHundreds of thousands of the faithful and visitors are expected in Paris this weekend as Pope Leo XIV visits the French capital, marking the first papal visit to the country since 2008. France has pulled out all the stops to welcome the pontiff over the two-day visit in the capital and security forces are ensuring maximum protection with some 14,000 police officers, gendarmes, and soldiers mobilized across the capital.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 24'Pope fever' takes hold as Pope Leo visits FrancePope Leo XIV is expected to draw large crowds during his visit to France. As part of his trip to Europe, he's also set to address the continent's future and some of the challenges ahead.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 24France announces start of 'normalisation' process with Azerbaijan after Frenchman released from prisonThe day after Azerbaijan pardoned Martin Ryan as part of the multi-national Usmanov deal, France says his release is the result of a “patient” dialogue with Azerbaijan that it “intends to continue.”EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 24Pope's visit to France 'an important moment for the Vatican'France is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in what will be the first state visit to the country by a pontiff since 2008. Seema Gupta, France 24's correspondent in Rome takes a look at the visit from the Vatican's point of view.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsPope Leo is traveling to France with the aim of restoring public trust following reports of sex abuse. This journey addresses significant challenges faced by the institution regarding its public image and accountability.jamaicantimes.com · Jamaica
WORLDSep 24Pope Leo heads to France to rebuild trust after sex abuse reportsPope Leo is traveling to France to restore trust following reports of sex abuse, which is significant for both the Catholic Church and its standing in the country.trinidadtimes.com · Trinidad and Tobago
WORLDSep 23After Céline Dion, Pope Leo drives tourism across FranceFrom Paris to Metz, the Pope's visit to France from September 25 to 28 is expected to attract one million visitors and increase hotel bookings. However, pilgrims tend to spend less than fans of the Canadian superstar.Le Monde [en]
WORLDSep 23Why is France's Gen Z turning to Catholicism?As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, a surprising trend has emerged in recent years: the number of baptisms among teenagers and young adults has skyrocketed. More than 21,000 catechumens, those undergoing the period of preparation for baptism into the Christian Church, have been recorded so far in 2026. How can this renewed interest in the Catholic faith be explained? Florence Gaillard reports for France in Focus.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 23Football: Full squad train under Zidane as tactical changes expected for FranceAfter an initial training session with just 12 players, Zinédine Zidane had a full squad at his disposal on Tuesday. The manager could revert to a 4-3-3 formation, with Kylian Mbappé on the left and Ousmane Dembélé as striker.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 22Mbappe misses France training with illness ahead of Zidane debutFrance captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team’s upcoming Nations League fixtures. The post Mbappe misses France training with illness ahead of Zidane debut appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 22Ballon d'Or is not an obsession, France's star striker Mbappé tells RFIFrance skipper Kylian Mbappé targeted winning the Ballon d'Or as one of the objectives rather than an imperative of his sporting career during a wide-ranging interview with RFI.RFI [en]
WORLDSep 22Football: France enter new era with Zinédine ZidaneZinédine Zidane has led his first training session as manager of Les Bleus.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 22Saint Pierre and Miquelon: France’s tiny outpost that relies on CanadaThe French archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon relies heavily on Canada for supplies, transport and seafood trade, despite remaining firmly French.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 22Francesca Thyssen, collector: “The future museum headquarters will not bear my name, I have already passed that stage of linking my identity to my work”El Estado financiará un nuevo edificio que albergará las 365 obras que la hija del barón ha donado y prestado. “Estoy jubilada”, dice para dejar protagonismo a su fundación TBA21 y a la pinacoteca en la gestión de este centro en MadridEl País
WORLDSep 21Pope Leo XIV set for first official visit to France, with huge crowds expected in ParisThe trip will mark the first official papal visit to Paris since Benedict XVI in 2008.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 21Francesca Thyssen: "I am a wild black sheep in the art world"La coleccionista suiza anunció la semana pasada su donación de 355 obras de arte actual al museo que fundó su padre y con el que se reconcilió tras años de lejanía: "Para mis hermanos y para mí fue difícil aceptar España" LeerEl Mundo
WORLDSep 21Playing Under New France Coach Zidane Is “Like A Film” —MbappeFormer Real Madrid boss Zidane will take charge of Les Bleus for the first time since replacing Didier Deschamps on Friday in their Nations League match against Turkey in Izmit. The post Playing Under New France Coach Zidane Is “Like A Film” —Mbappe appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDSep 21Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach ‘like a film’Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like "something from a film". The post Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach ‘like a film’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 20On the Agenda : what happening in France this weekThis article outlines the events and developments scheduled to occur in France during the current week. It serves as a general overview of upcoming happenings.thelocal.fr · France
WORLDSep 19New France football boss Zidane names first squadFootball legend Zinedine Zidane says that Kylian Mbappe will be his France captain. Zidane named his first squad since being appointed head coach of France's national football team. His first matches in charge will be against Turkey and Belgium. Details by Nick Rushworth.France 24 [en]
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