AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPapal Countdown in France: French bishops say Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25–28 visit will be a “very significant moment,” with a tight schedule and a focus on human dignity as he meets Macron, visits UNESCO, and heads toward Notre-Dame and other stops. Culture on Screen: Ahead of the pope’s trip, Bishop Robert E. Barron’s documentary “Heaven in Stone and Glass” spotlights France’s gothic cathedrals, including Saint-Denis, and opens in theaters Sept. 20. Local Faith & Pilgrimage: Lourdes is bracing for major crowds for the pope’s nearby visit, with the shrine expecting around 150,000 people. Reunion in the Headlines: A Réunion man found a €1m EuroMillions “My Million” ticket while cleaning his phone case—then plans to share the win with family. Youth Sports & Identity: The New Orleans Saints back a France U15 flag football tournament in Paris on Sept. 19, with the winner traveling to New Orleans for a sports-and-culture trip. Inspiration from Home Training: “Wushu Wendy” Gralapp won multiple medals at the World Arnis Championships after starting with Zoom lessons and stick training in a small room. Arts & Heritage: “Flamboyants!” documentary theater links Creole cultures across Réunion, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico, touring the U.S. this fall.
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