Pope Leo XIV Departs Metz Cathedral After Visit to France ↗
Front page leadPope Leo XIV concluded his visit to France by departing the Metz Cathedral amidst a crowd of faithful, after delivering his final 'Alleluia' and before flying back to Rome.
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The front page of Le Monde focuses on the Pope's visit to Metz, France, with live updates and reporting on his interactions with political figures. Other top stories include allegations of antisemitic remarks by Jordan Bardella of the RN party, and legal proceedings against Rachida Dati for…
Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to France by departing the Metz Cathedral amidst a crowd of faithful, after delivering his final 'Alleluia' and before flying back to Rome.
French President Emmanuel Macron will attend the mass being celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at the Metz Cathedral, marking a significant engagement during the pontiff's visit.
Mediapart has reported on alleged antisemitic and conspiracy-related remarks made by Jordan Bardella, president of the RN party, in private conversations from 2013. Bardella has denounced these claims as fabrications.
The CRIF (Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France) has commented on Mediapart's revelations concerning Jordan Bardella, describing them as an illustration of the limits of the RN party's 'de-demonization' efforts.
During the corruption trial of Rachida Dati, the national financial prosecutor criticized her alleged desire to capitalize on a public mandate for personal profit, requesting heavy penalties including prison time.