Having pets not kids robs us of 'humanity': pope

13 Sept 23:43 Key points summarised by AI

Pope Francis condemned people who choose pets over children, calling it "a certain selfishness" and a "denial of fatherhood and motherhood."
He asserted that this practice "diminishes our humanity" and causes civilization to decline by eroding the richness of parenthood.
The pontiff urged couples to embrace parenthood, suggesting adoption for those unable to have biological children, and warned against the greater risks of not having children.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.