Editorials, analysis, and commentary
France’s Catholic Church is experiencing a surprising revival, driven by a new generation of priests and nuns building genuine communities on TikTok and Instagram. Adult baptisms jumped 25% in 2024, and digital outreach appears to be the spark.
Two Germans were arrested Saturday after hanging their own paintings on the walls of the Louvre’s Mona Lisa gallery — apparently just for the thrill of it. The brazen stunt has raised fresh questions about security at the world’s most visited museum.
Céline Dion returned to the stage in Paris on Saturday for her first performance in six years, delivering a sold-out show that critics are calling a remarkable triumph. The 56-year-old singer’s comeback drew widespread praise despite her ongoing battle with stiff-person syndrome.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has pulled the plug on a planned retrospective celebrating John Galliano’s work. The decision follows a fierce public backlash tied to the British designer’s 2011 conviction for making antisemitic remarks.
Travis Kelce broke his silence on his wedding to Taylor Swift, revealing intimate details about the ceremony and calling it the best night of his life. The NFL star referred to Swift as his ‘wife’ publicly for the very first time.
A wave of creators dubbed ‘loneliness influencers’ are building massive audiences by documenting lives of intentional solitude — no partners, no children, no regrets. The trend is sparking fierce debate about the line between chosen solitude and dangerous isolation.
Emily Wilson, whose acclaimed 2017 Homer translation Nolan cited as an inspiration, says the film flattens its female characters and softens Odysseus’s moral complexity. FRANCE 24 spoke to her days before she published her review.
The Hospital of Emotions transforms a historic Los Angeles medical site into 22,000 square feet of immersive art exploring grief, memory, and resilience. It’s one of the most psychologically charged exhibitions the city has seen in years.
Four women are accusing Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, joining a group of 10 accusers who say the actor targeted them as teenagers. The allegations span more than two decades and describe a disturbing pattern of grooming and manipulation.
A celebrated translator of Homer’s Odyssey has published a scathing 4,000-word takedown of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation, even as the film sits at 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. Dr. Margaret Ellison says the film trades Homer’s essential humanity for visual spectacle and cinematic ego.
