Pope Leo XIV in Metz: Wrapping up his four-day France visit, the pope warned that international relations are turning “increasingly uncivilised,” with leaders relying on “lies and deceit,” and urged Europe to draw on Christian roots of dialogue and compromise to counter the “desire for domination” behind wars. Lourdes on assisted dying: In Lourdes, he condemned medically assisted suicide as “false compassion,” and met privately with seven adult clergy-abuse victims, praising their courage and promising further Church reform. Channel tragedy: French authorities say a dinghy carrying 105 people capsized off northern France; a 10-year-old boy and two women died, while others were rescued—another deadly reminder of the smuggling route. Far-right momentum: A new poll puts Marine Le Pen’s National Rally at about 35–36% for the 2027 presidential first round, with the party strengthening its institutional presence after Senate gains. Politics in the spotlight: Prosecutors sought a two-year sentence with an electronic tag and a five-year ban for ex-culture minister Rachida Dati in a graft case tied to Renault-Nissan lobbying. Everyday France: Ameli now lets people submit certain paper medical reimbursement forms via the app, avoiding postal delays. Culture: Crime writer Peter May, 74, died in the south of France; tributes call him “irreplaceable.”