Associations representing state-recognised private schools: “Any situations of significant imbalance in class composition must be addressed with common sense, without turning an organisational and educational problem into a criterion for exclusion.”

The procession of priests in Rome, amidst banners, songs, guitars and passages from the Gospel, drew the curiosity of tourists: "We prayed that there would be no more indifference"

Cardinal Bustillo, Bishop of Ajaccio, previews the key themes of the Pope’s forthcoming visit to France in Le Figaro: “He will clearly set out his vision of life in a free country, at a time when we are faced with so much death.”

A mysterious statue and an interesting book exploring history and ideas. One wonders whether the AfD, between one remigration programme and the next, have realised they have an African patron saint.

Today is the day of the ‘Priests Against Genocide’ march, a procession which will wind its way through the streets of Rome in the middle of the afternoon, ending in front of Leonardo’s headquarters. Participants will march behind a huge shroud bearing the names of the 309 boys and girls ‘killed by the Israeli army in Gaza’.

In a week’s time, Leo XIV will set foot in France for what promises to be one of the most significant trips of the early part of his pontificate. At least 660,000 people are expected to attend the Mass at the Place de la Concorde

In the document drawn up by three Vatican departments and approved by the Pope, there is a reference to the most controversial passage of the famous speech that set the Islamic world ablaze twenty years ago. 

In the run-up to the mid-term elections, tensions are rising between the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and Trump-aligned Republicans. The issue is always the same: immigration

La Croix highlights the disagreements over the itinerary for the visit taking place from 25 to 28 September: Macron wanted to accompany the Pope to Notre-Dame for Vespers, but the Vatican said no