“Macron seems to have absolutely no realisation of the gravity of the situation. He is convinced that these are still sporadic violent demonstrations. This, however, is a full-blown uprising,” Brice Couturier, an essayist and expert on French politics, tells Il Foglio. 

Leo XIV’s visit to France drew to a close with a Mass at Metz Cathedral. Prior to that, he delivered a speech on Europe, paying tribute to its founding father, Robert Schuman.

France is right to call on the EU to delay restrictions on oil and gas imports

End-of-life issues, secularism, war and peace. The Pope’s first day in France was packed with events. Tomorrow, following Mass at the Place de la Concorde, he will set off for Lourdes. On Monday, he will head to Metz.

Leone XIV’s trip to France has begun. The first stop was the Élysée Palace, where he delivered a speech to the authorities. Peace, war, science and technology. Then came the main point of his address, expressing concern over "the prospect of a planned death".

Leo XIV landed at Orly this morning. A reception at the Élysée Palace is scheduled, followed by religious services. The Holy See is seeking to avoid politicisation amidst the looming French elections and the local debate on end-of-life care.

The French president proposed a ‘moratorium’ on Kyiv to the US president and called for a peaceful solution in the Middle East. The meeting took place on the 66th floor of Trump Tower on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly