Pope heads to secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human life
Pope Leo XIV is taking his call to respect the dignity of every human life on the road with a weekend visit to France
World
abcnews.com
25.09.2026
Live: Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years
Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda. President Em
World
france24.com
25.09.2026
Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port
Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi
World
france24.com
25.09.2026
Turkiye vs France: UEFA Nations League – teams, kickoff time, lineups
Zinedine Zidane brings 'aura' to his first France game as coach, against Turkiye in Nations League.
Sport
aljazeera.com
25.09.2026
France to Deploy Forces to Protect Saudi Red Sea Oil Port
President Macron announced plans to send soldiers, radar and defense systems to protect the Yanbu oil pipeline and refinery.
World
wsj.com
24.09.2026
In France, a Baptism Boom Stirs Hope of Catholic Revival
Pope Leo plans to discuss the phenomenon with local church officials during his visit to France.
World
wsj.com
24.09.2026
Fitzpatrick impresses as Kim grabs lead after 'dream start' in France
Matt Fitzpatrick sits two shots off the early lead at the FedEx Open de France, as defending champion Michael Kim topped the leaderboard after a ‘dream start’ at Le Golf National.
Sport
skysports.com
24.09.2026
France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK
World
theguardian.com
24.09.2026
France would defend eastern flank borders even outside NATO, says Mélenchon
The far-left presidential candidate also criticized Germany's rearmament in an interview with POLITICO.
Politics
politico.eu
24.09.2026
Schism with rebel Catholic sect casts a pall over Pope Leo’s visit to France
The Vatican’s recent excommunication of followers of a Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X, has revived a longstanding feud within the Roman Catholic Church ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s sta
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
La France ne peut “plus aider financièrement l’Ukraine”, estime Marine Le Pen
La candidate RN à l’élection présidentielle a dit regretter ce choix, qu’elle justifie par la situation financière “extravagante” de la France.
Politics
politico.eu
24.09.2026
Kévi Donat, founder of Le Paris Noir: 'Paris is much more diverse than perhaps people expect'
The man behind a company that aims to put the stories of Black men and women back at the heart of Paris where they belong has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his mission. Kévi Donat came up with the idea of
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
EU sanctions Russian pundit Xenia Fedorova after expulsion from France
The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, whom France expelled in August over claims that she was disseminating "pro-Russian narratives" in the country.
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
Huge security operation underway for Pope's visit to France
Hundreds of thousands of the faithful and visitors are expected in Paris this weekend as Pope Leo XIV visits the French capital, marking the first papal visit to the country since 2008. France has pul
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
'Pope fever' takes hold as Pope Leo visits France
Pope Leo XIV is expected to draw large crowds during his visit to France. As part of his trip to Europe, he's also set to address the continent's future and some of the challenges ahead.
World
dw.com
24.09.2026
Pope's visit to France 'an important moment for the Vatican'
France is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV in what will be the first state visit to the country by a pontiff since 2008. Seema Gupta, France 24's correspondent in Rome takes a look at the vi
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
‘I felt like I'd been tricked’: France probes secret filming of women with smart glasses
It's a trend that first started in the US and is becoming more and more prevalent in France. Women are being filmed in the street without their knowledge, by men wearing smart glasses. The men are ear
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
France, Greece and Italy allow Netanyahu’s plane to cross airspace despite ICC warrant
France, Greece and Italy have allowed the aircraft carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cross their airspace as he traveled to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, despit
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.09.2026
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 elimina
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
From TikTok to church pews, France's Catholic influencers find a new flock
Brother Paul-Adrien preaches from a studio with gamer-like codes. Sister Albertine debunks convent clichés on Instagram. Father Benoît prays with followers on TikTok. As France sees a surge in teen an
World
france24.com
24.09.2026