DARK SECRETS: 5 - The Real Truth

Pope Leo will visit a small town in southwestern France this weekend. Here’s why

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The Independent UK · Sep 24

Germany, Netherlands and France: New European managers make their debuts

Like France under Zinédine Zidane, Germany and the Netherlands are entering new eras with their new managers. Both the Netherlands and Germany exited the World Cup frustrated following painful eliminations. Both nations are rebuilding and will face each other in the Nations League opener. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has made no…

France 24 · Sep 24

France hails discovery of wall near Notre-Dame as ‘major breakthrough’ for history of Paris

Ancient Gallic town was cited by Julius Caesar, but there is no material evidence yet

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Eric Cantona says he would not have joined Man Utd if Sir Jim Ratcliffe was owner

France forward Cantona has previously been named by Ratcliffe as his favourite United player

The Independent UK · Sep 23

'Compulsory day' devoted to the Pope in Catholic schools sparks controversy in France

Catholic private schools are being urged to suspend normal classes on 25 September, the day Pope Leo XIV arrives in France.

Euronews · Sep 23

Holy regulation? Pope in Paris to press case for 'disarming' AI

It's all about his high holiness here in France. For weeks already, the nation's been abuzz over the upcoming visit of Leo. From Friday evening mass at Notre Dame Cathedral and mass before 600-thousand faithful in Paris to the pilgrimage city of Lourdes and a trip to Metz, hometown of…

France 24 · Sep 23

Surging prices, voters’ anger: How France’s fuel crisis could shape the presidential campaign

In recent weeks, fishermen have blocked oil depots and port entrances in the south of France, while farmers have staged demonstrations over rising fuel prices. Fuel is set to become a major political flashpoint, just seven months away from France's elections.

Euronews · Sep 23

France's Zidane leads roster of star managers in Nations League campaign

French football's new head coach Zinedine Zidane is not the only star name taking over a European national team at the start of the 2027 Nations League campaign, with Germany's Jürgen Klopp, Italy's Roberto Mancini and Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez joining him on the sidelines.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23

Trump’s bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartment

A video showing President Donald Trump sitting on a pillow while hosting France’s Emmanuel Macron at his gilded New York City apartment has prompted speculation online.

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Why 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.…

France 24 · Sep 23