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Papal resignation leaves Vatican with crosses to bear
28/02/2013 - VATICAN

Papal resignation leaves Vatican with crosses to bear

As the Vatican enters a period of transition between Benedict XVI’s resignation and the nomination of a successor, FRANCE 24 looks at some of the crucial challenges the Catholic Church is facing.
Pontifex over and out
28/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Pontifex over and out

We take a look at the top images on social media as Pope Benedict leaves the building: popemobiles, popecopters, domes and vistas aplenty. Also some jokes and wordplay on Twitter as well as gratitude at the end of Benedict's papacy... but also some criticisms.
Benedict XVI formally resigns papacy, leaves Vatican
28/02/2013 - VATICAN

Benedict XVI formally resigns papacy, leaves Vatican

Bells tolled at St Peter’s basilica and in churches across Rome Thursday evening to bid farewell to Benedict XVI as he formally relinquished the papacy and left the Vatican by helicopter for the papal retreat in Castel Gandolfo.
A troubled papacy (part 2)
28/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

A troubled papacy (part 2)

Our panel predicts a tougher-than-usual conclave to select the next pope, but it’s hopeful that the Vatican will have a hard look at itself in the light of recent scandals. In part 2, we take bets on Benedict’s successor, with guests from as far apart as Indiana and Rio de Janeiro weighing in!
A troubled papacy
28/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

A troubled papacy

Our panel predicts a tougher-than-usual conclave to select the next pope, but it’s hopeful that the Vatican will have a hard look at itself in the light of recent scandals. In part 2, we take bets on Benedict’s successor, with guests from as far apart as Indiana and Rio de Janeiro weighing in!
'Pulp Fiction: Chinese tomatoes for Italian tomato puree'
28/02/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Pulp Fiction: Chinese tomatoes for Italian tomato puree'

We look at some of the front page coverage of the Pope's final hours as Pontiff. And at La Stampa's "Vatican Insider" which says "Mum's the word" at the moment among cardinals concerning the conclave. Staying in Rome, we've got reaction to the "Friends of Syria" meeting underway there and a look at the Grillini newcomers to the Italian parliament. Finally, a report about Italian tomato puree made with Chinese tomatoes - yep, another food frightener.
'Time for Outrage'
28/02/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Time for Outrage'

Elderly gentlemen dominate. There's the Pope, of course, making his farewell. And Stéphane Hessel, author of "Time for Outrage", who has died at the age of 95. Libération has a 32-page section on his life. Also in this Thursday's French papers: how would you feel about an unmarked vehicle driving behind you that is in fact a radar trap issuing speeding fines?
Dance as a form of combat
27/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Dance as a form of combat

In Tunisia, the "Harlem Shake" viral dance phenomenon is crystallising tensions between Islamists and those in favour of full freedom of expression - even when it's the body expressing it! We also look at France 24's own version of the dance craze. Meanwhile, what will happen to the Pope's Twitter account after his resignation? We also take a look at his post-papal wardrobe.
The United States face new budget cuts
27/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

The United States face new budget cuts

The United States is headed for another budget crisis. Servicemen and women could be facing the axe if a deal isn't reached soon. Also, Mexico's Ciudad Juarez, once dubbed "the murder capital of the world", sees drop in crime. Finally Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet is one of the favourites to replace Benedict XVI. We meet the excited residents of his tiny village.
Pope Benedict XVI gives last audience in St. Peter's
27/02/2013 - VATICAN

Pope Benedict XVI gives last audience in St. Peter's

Pope Benedict XVI gave his last weekly audience in St Peter's Square on Wednesday, a day before he resigns his post as head of the Catholic Church. Tens of thousands of Catholics turned out to attend the address and bid him farewell.
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