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POLITICSSep 25Pope Leo visits France: Pontiff wants to focus world's attention on peace, human dignity, technologyAlison Sargent is pleased to welcome Andrea Antonio Verardi, Professor of Church History and Cultural Heritage at the Pontifical Gregorian University. According to Verardi, Pope Leo’s visit to France is much more than a diplomatic visit. The focus of the visit combines three key issues: the search for peace amid geopolitical instability, the challenge that artificial intelligence and technological change pose to humanity and human dignity, and the unexpected re-emergence of religious identification among younger generations in a deeply secular society.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 25France: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Macron at the ÉlyséePresident Emmanuel Macron welcomed Pope Leo XIV to the Élysée Palace on Friday, 25 September, at the start of the pontiff's four-day visit to France. The Pope entered the courtyard to a ceremonial welcome, walked the red carpet, shook hands with President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, before climbing the palace steps for a brief meeting at the Élysée.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 25Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in FranceSoaring fuel and heating oil prices are putting pressure on businesses and households in rural France, where many people rely on cars and oil heating. Bakers and a food truck owner in northern France say rising energy costs are cutting into their earnings and making everyday life harder.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 25Arab News | Pope arrives in France on first official visit in 18 yearsThe Pope has arrived in France for his first official visit in 18 years. This event signifies an important moment in international religious and diplomatic relations between the Holy See and France.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICSSep 25REPLAY : Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for four-day visitPope Leo XIV has landed at Paris Orly Airport for the start of his four-day visit to France. A welcoming ceremony was held on the tarmac in the presence of President Emmanuel Macron, marking the beginning of a programme combining diplomatic meetings with major public events across Paris, Lourdes and Metz.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 25France's Catholic influencers take faith from social media to real lifeCatholic influencers gathered hundreds of young people for an evening of prayer at Paris's Saint-Sulpice church ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit, highlighting how social media is becoming a new tool for evangelisation. As youth baptisms rise in France, creators say their goal is to turn online engagement into real-life communities, while Church leaders warn that influencers themselves should not overshadow the faith they promote.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 25Pope starts his Apostolic Journey to FranceLeo welcomed by President Macron at Paris Orly Airport, says bringing message of peaceANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 25Pope Leo XIV's France visit puts Macron in diplomatic balancing actPope Leo XIV's visit to France is forcing Emmanuel Macron into a delicate diplomatic balancing act. As both the head of the Catholic Church and the head of the Vatican City State, the pontiff requires the French president to navigate the country's secular traditions carefully. There will be no private meeting between the two leaders — officially because of the Pope's packed schedule — and Macron is not expected to attend any of the religious services during the visit. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson has the details.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 25Pope Arrives In France On First State Visit In 18 YearsPresident Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte were set to greet the 71-year-old pope on the tarmac, as he marked the first official trip by a head of the Vatican since Pope Benedict XVI in September 2008. The post Pope Arrives In France On First State Visit In 18 Years appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 25Pope Leo XIV arrives in France on first apostolic visit in 18 yearsIn a speech at the start of his four-day visit to France, the pope warned against the dangers of AI and other technologies, stressed that 'authentic secularity' should not exclude religion and urged France to be a 'tireless champion of peace.'Le Monde [en]
WORLDSep 25Pope arrives in secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human life - AP NewsPope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip AP NewsAP News
WORLDSep 25Pope heads to secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human lifeThe Pope is traveling to secular France to advocate for respecting the dignity of every human life. This event highlights the intersection of religious leadership, international relations, and human rights discourse.rockymounttelegram.com · United States
WORLDSep 25Zidane stresses role as second fiddle to France players ahead of Turkey clashFrance's new head coach Zinedine Zidane has played down his own star status and put the focus firmly on his players as they prepare for his first match in charge against Turkey in Izmit on Friday night.RFI [en]
WORLDSep 25Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France: What you need to knowPope Leo XIV on Friday arrives in France for a four-day visit – his fifth Apostolic journey since becoming pontiff last year – during which he hopes to repair the Catholic Church’s standing after sexual abuse scandals while also addressing issues such as the need to regulate AI. FRANCE 24 guides you through his visit.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 25Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debatesFirst papal state visit to country in 18 years comes as church confronts contentious issues.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 25Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Heads to Secular FranceAfter visiting Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day trip to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.NYT World
MILITARYSep 25France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil routeRFI [en]
CONFLICTSep 25France to protect key Saudi oil terminal as Houthis step up missile attacksSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Europe Today: Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to FranceTrump and Xi Jinping's high-stakes Washington summit was closely watched in Europe, as Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the first time. Also on the show: an interview with Danish minister Martin Lidegaard on the US-Denmark deal on Greenland and an update on the Ceuta migration crisis.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTSep 25Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect YanbuEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 25Pope Leo to begin first visit to FrancePope Leo is scheduled to begin his first official visit to France. This marks a significant diplomatic and religious event for both the Vatican and France.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 25Pope heads to secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human lifePope Francis is traveling to France to deliver an appeal for respecting the dignity of all human life. This event highlights the intersection of religious leadership and social ethics on an international stage.cecildaily.com · United States
POLITICSSep 25Pope heads to secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human lifeThe Pope is traveling to secular France to deliver a message emphasizing the importance of respecting the dignity of every human life. This matters as it represents a significant religious and moral appeal in a country known for its secularism, potentially influencing public discourse.thegazette.com · United States
WORLDSep 25Pope Leo to begin first visit to FrancePope Leo is scheduled to begin his first visit to France. This marks an important diplomatic and religious engagement for the pontiff.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia