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POLITICS

Why is Macron under fire for Hanukkah candle ceremony in French presidential palace?

GERMANY EXPLAINED

What is ‘Buß-und Bettag’ and why is it a public holiday in only one German state?

The German state of Saxony has a public holiday on Wednesday for Buß-und Bettag or Day of Prayer and Repentance. What is it and why does no other state mark it in the same way?

German Protestant Church head quits after sex assault cover-up allegations

RELIGION

Muslim prayer at Paris airport stirs controversy in France

SPORT

Pogba, potions and impotence: the secret world of witch doctors in France

FRANCE EXPLAINED

Why is November 1st a holiday in France?

RELIGION

Pope arrives in Marseille for trip shadowed by migrant crisis

RELIGION

ANALYSIS: How Catholic is France?

OPINION AND ANALYSIS

OPINION: Why so many Swiss are quitting the church and taking their money with them

SPORT

Islamic sports body says France hijab ban is ‘against Olympic spirit’

CRIME

Swiss bishops plan new tribunal after sexual abuse revelations

RELIGION

Pope to urge compassion for migrants during France trip