The dioceses of Lyon and Antelias in Lebanon have been living the adventure of twinning for more than thirty years. Beyond borders, rites and trials, the process is an opportunity to fully experience brotherhood in Christ and solidarity in action, here and there. By Florence de Maistre. “This twinning is a real opportunity and mutual … Read more
“Anti-Semitism appears as a virus that has always infects the world: it only changes appearance depending on the situation. » This Tuesday, October 12, Jean-Dominique Durand, the president of the Judeo-Christian Friendship of France (AJCF), speaks before an assembly made up of religious, lay people or associative actors, Catholics, Protestants or Jews. All are gathered … Read more
It is a Lyonnais and historical tradition which has been perpetuated since 1643: the ceremony of the renewal of the Vœu des Échevins takes place every September 8 in Fourvière, in commemoration of the promise of the Lyon notables of the time – the échevins – to offer each year to the Virgin Mary “a … Read more
Functioning The municipal council is made up of the mayor, his or her deputies and municipal councillors. They are elected for six years by direct universal suffrage during municipal elections. In Lyon, as in Paris and Marseille, elections are held by district. Each elects district councillors, who, as in a municipality, then elect the mayor … Read more
Jazz in Vienna, Monday July 4: Gregory Porter: the magic of a voice Suaveness and depth, relaxation and rascal irony, and, above all, melodious from start to finish, the voice of this Californian singer has been making a name for itself on the world jazz scene for more than ten years. It has become … Read more