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Known throughout the world for its candlelight processions and message of hope, Lourdes remains one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Christianity. As the sanctuary prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV in September 2026, the French town is once again becoming a focal point for millions of Catholics and visitors from every continent.

While the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place thousands of kilometres away in North America, French supporters are finding new ways to stay connected with their national team. Through an official partnership with the French Football Federation, Photomaton has transformed thousands of photo booths into interactive fan spaces, offering supporters a unique opportunity to celebrate their passion and create lasting memories.

Fashion became a platform for global collaboration in Paris as creators and entrepreneurs explored new visions of luxury and international networking.

Fashion became a platform for global collaboration in Paris as creators and entrepreneurs explored new visions of luxury and international networking.

While the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place thousands of kilometres away in North America, French supporters are finding new ways to stay connected with their national team. Through an official partnership with the French Football Federation, Photomaton has transformed thousands of photo booths into interactive fan spaces, offering supporters a unique opportunity to celebrate their passion and create lasting memories.

At a charity event held in Paris, Soleil d'Enfance donated a new minibus to Au fil des saisons, an association supporting people with disabilities in southern France.

On April 26, Paris hosted the Lesbian Visibility March, bringing together activists fighting for rights, housing and equality.

In France, protests against pesticides are raising global concerns over health, environmental impact, and the future of agriculture.