Francois Hollande
Russia inaugurates Orthodox cathedral in Paris
By Jerome Socolovsky — October 19, 2016
PARIS (Reuters) The Holy Trinity Cathedral is Russia's biggest and most visible landmark in the French capital since Tsar Alexander III offered Paris a bridge named after him in the late 19th century.
Pope Francis meets French president in wake of priest’s slaying
By Josephine McKenna — August 17, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The private meeting came just three weeks after an elderly priest was brutally murdered by Islamist militants in northern France.
Terror attacks confound French authorities with shifting tactics and targets
By Tom Heneghan — July 27, 2016
PARIS (RNS) The issue of how to confront what one security expert called 'this epidemic of terrorism' is deeply dividing a society that now wonders not if but when, and where, the next outrage will occur.
Obama to speak on terrorism in Oval Office address Sunday night
By David Jackson — December 6, 2015
The San Bernardino Calif., killings by a couple with terrorist ties prompted the Sunday (Dec. 6) address, his first from the Oval Office since 2010.
Europe’s refugee crisis stirs consciences, but responses vary
By Tom Heneghan — September 9, 2015
PARIS (RNS) The leading voices in Europe welcoming the asylum seekers are Pope Francis, who urged all Catholic parishes to take in at least one refugee family, and Chancellor Angela Merkel, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor.
Could Charlie Hebdo have been prevented if France allowed religious instruction? (COMMENTARY)
By Arthur Keefer — June 2, 2015
(RNS) Religious education can help a society understand the motives of religious members, the wise and foolish methods of communicating with them and the appropriate responses to societal problems.
Terror attack at Paris magazine known for controversial Muslim sketches leaves 12 dead
By Kim Hjelmgaard — January 7, 2015
(RNS) Charlie Hebdo is known for its caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad and other controversial sketches and has frequently drawn condemnation from Muslims.
Pope Francis meets scandal-scarred French President Francois Hollande
By Eric J. Lyman — January 24, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The jury is still out on whether the audience with the popular pontiff would help repair Hollande's tarnished image at home.
Priest/Mayor reflects French divide over gay marriage
By Elizabeth Bryant — February 13, 2013
EREAC, France (RNS) Elie Geffray straddles both sides of a bitter French divide over gay marriage. As a retired Catholic priest, he will bow to a church that adamantly opposes same-sex unions. But as a small village mayor, he's also willing to marry gay couples in civil ceremonies.
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