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Watch live: Pope Francis holds mass for tens of thousands of people in Marseille

Watch live as Pope Francis holds mass for tens of thousands of Catholics at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille on Saturday 23 September.

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Pope Francis insists Europe doesn't have a migrant emergency and challenges countries to open ports

Pope Francis is challenging French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty

The Independent UK

Watch Live: Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Marseille after pro-migrant plea

Watch live as Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron attend the closing session of the Mediterranean meetings on Saturday 23 September.

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Pope Francis says migrants 'do not invade' Europe in Marseille speech

Pope Francis on Saturday hammered home his message that European governments must do more to care for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, saying "those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome".

France 24

Pope Francis decries ‘fanaticism of indifference’ over migration

Pontiff says rescuing those making Mediterranean crossings is a ‘duty of humanity’ on first visit by a pope to Marseille in 500 years

The Guardian - UK

People who risk drowning at sea 'must be rescued', says Pope in Marseille

Pope Francis on Friday urged that “people who are at risk of drowning when abandoned on the waves must be rescued”, speaking against a background of heightened tensions in Europe over large numbers of arrivals by sea from the Middle East and North Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Watch live: Pope arrives in Marseille to lead prayers for migrants

Watch live as Pope Francis arrives in Marseille for a two-day visit on Friday, 22 September.

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France World Cup rugby chiefs sweat over Dupont face injury

France's hopes of lifting a first rugby union World Cup suffered a setback on Friday when tests confirmed that skipper Antoine Dupont could be out of the tournament after suffering a facial fracture during the 96-0 romp past Namibia in Marseille.

Radio France Internationale

Pope Francis 'is not being listened to' on plight of migrants, expert says

Pope Francis is visiting the southern French port city of Marseille to show solidarity with the plight of migrants there. It comes a decade on from a landmark visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa at the start of his papacy, where he condemned the "global indifference" to their suffering.…

France 24

European Commission announces €127m aid to Tunisia to reduce migration as rescue groups warn of death toll at sea – as it happened

Commission says it is ‘cracking down’ on smuggling networks as NGOs say more assistance is needed from Europe’s leaders

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis visits Marseille as anti-migrant views grow in Europe with talk of fences and blockades

Pope Francis is visiting the French port city of Marseille

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to sound alarm over migrant tragedies during Marseille visit

Pope Francis will arrive in the southern French city of Marseille on Friday for a two-day visit that will include a meeting of bishops from around the Mediterranean, a ceremony at the memorial for people lost at sea and a public mass. He is expected to reiterate his call for…

Radio France Internationale

People who risk drowning at sea 'must be rescued', says Pope Francis in Marseille

Pope Francis blasted the “fanaticism of indifference” that greets migrants seeking a better life, as he arrived Friday in the Mediterranean port of Marseille amid a new influx of would-be refugees from Africa that has sparked a backlash from some of Europe’s increasingly anti-migrant leaders.

France 24

How to watch France vs Namibia for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby World Cup game today

France will be eyeing a huge win as they take on Namibia in Marseille tonight.

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Pope goes to Marseille to talk migration, but will Europe listen as it scrambles to stem an influx?

Pope Francis is travelling to the French port city of Marseille to join Catholic bishops in a meeting focusing on the Mediterranean and migration

Evening Standard

France vs Namibia: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

France take on Namibia in their latest Rugby World Cup outing tonight.

France 24

Paris's Human Rights Wall: A new public art space in French capital

This week in Paris, in conjunction with city authorities, Amnesty International is unveiling the Human Rights Wall, a new public art space whose inaugural work pays homage to six modern-day defenders of human rights around the world. Measuring 15 metres long and 5 metres high, the monumental piece will be…

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‘Very rich, very famous, and very powerful’: How Bernard Tapie became France’s first tycoon – and wound up in prison

Benard Tapie is the subject of a new Netflix series, ‘Class Act’, which dramatizes his life. Actor Laurent Lafitte, director Tristan Seguéla, and screenwriter Olivier Demangel speak to Clémence Michallon

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Scotland step up preparations ahead of second World Cup match with Tonga

The Scots were idle on the second weekend of the tournament after beginning their campaign with an 18-3 defeat to South Africa in Marseille.

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Macron defends decision to attend Pope's mass in Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his plan to attend a huge mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis in the southern city of Marseille this week, after critics said he was failing to live up to France's secular values.

Radio France Internationale

France launches massive police operation for week of high-profile events

France is mobilising thousands of police officers from Monday as it prepares for several high-level events this week, including a royal visit from Britain's King Charles III and the Pope's trip to Marseille, as well as the ongoing Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK

Fagerson brothers spent ‘special’ time with parents after Scotland opener

Back-rower Matt and prop Zander met up with parents Jonathan and Gwendolyn after the match against South Africa in Marseille.

The Independent UK

George Ford hopes drop-goal work with Jonny Wilkinson can be a World Cup weapon

Ford landed three drop-goals as England opened the tournament with a 27-10 rout of Argentina in Marseille last Saturday.

The Independent UK

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Guardian - UK

France port of La Ciotat is a little-known beauty

Less frenetic than its near neighbour, Marseille, this beautiful coastal resort quietly celebrates its pioneering heritage in shipbuilding, cinematography and … pétanque

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