PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 25: There's anticipation and excitement in France as Pope Leo XIV embarks on the first papal visit to France in 18 years. It comes at a time of renewed Catholic faith among young French people. Also, we look at reactions after Italy's new legislation banning full-face Islamic headwear from schools. Plus: US rapper Macklemore announces a new "Free Palestine" tour that will raise funds for humanitarian groups.
It's a huge weekend for French Catholics as Pope Leo XIV arrives for the first papal visit in 18 years. Kudos to Libération for an excellent front page – "Habemus Papam", the words traditionally uttered when there is a new pope, transformed to "Habemus Paname" – Paname being the nickname given to Paris by Parisians. Pope Leo arrives this Friday for his four-day visit, including high anticipated evening prayers at Notre-Dame Cathedral this Friday evening.
