Macron’s Palace Blocks Police Search
French police were blocked from the Élysée Palace during a corruption probe tied to Panthéon memorial contracts, adding another neat little chapter to France’s love of procedure and secrecy.
France’s Baptism Boom Won’t Slow Down
A new French bishops survey reports 21,386 baptisms planned for the 2026 Easter Vigil, with adults driving most of the increase. The numbers keep rising, which is awkward for anyone who thought Europe had finished with religion.
Europe Joins U.S. Strikes? Britain, France, Germany
Britain, France and Germany said they might join U.S. military action against Iran. They pledged to defend their personnel and allies and warned they could take "necessary and proportionate defensive action" to stop missile and drone attacks.