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Pope Leo enters France’s religious ‘laboratory’ amid hopes of a Catholic revival
Pope 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...
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What counts as ‘Made in Europe’? France, Germany and Spain are divided
France wants a strict EU preference, Germany would include trading partners, while Spain is proposing a compromise as Brussels seeks to counter Chinese competition....
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Podcast: Pope in secular France, vultures and farmers, first divorce law
With 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 ...
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UPDATE: What happened to the proposal in France for automatic residency permit renewals?
The French parliamentary proposal that would make the renewal of some long-term residency permits automatic was passed by the National Assembly, but it's progress in the Senate has been problematic....
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Long queues as France’s €1 student meals draw crowds
France’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....
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'Major archaeological breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" this week, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's original settlement....