Bookstore highlights recent publications

From October 22 to 30, La Procure bookstores displayed a range of best-selling books, including those connected to the recent papal visit to France, along with works on social issues and cultural themes.

Commemorative book on papal visit

One notable title was Album Souvenir De La Visite Du Pape Leon XIV En France, a commemorative album documenting Pope Léon XIV's visit to France. It includes his speeches, religious sermons, and greetings, as well as personal accounts from followers and a journalist's perspective.

Collection of papal speeches and homilies

Another publication, Pour que le monde ait la vie: voyage apostolique en France: homélies et discours, compiled four homilies and nine speeches delivered by the Pope during his trip to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz from September 25 to 28, 2026. The content focused on themes such as faith, hope, peace, and support for the vulnerable.

Pope's encyclical on artificial intelligence

Pope Léon XIV's first encyclical, MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS: LETTRE ENCYCLIQUE, published in May 2026, discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity from a Christian viewpoint, addressing the technological changes of the time.

Books exploring success and politics

A book by Adrien Candiard, Réussir à Vivre, examined the modern quest for success and personal fulfillment, suggesting an alternative approach inspired by the Gospel. Margot Haddad's Trump, Une Tentation Francaise analyzed the Trumpist political movement and its possible influence on French politics, looking at strategies like emotional appeals and social media virality.

Reflections on faith and current events

Vous Êtes Les Saints De France gathered speeches and homilies from the Pope's visit to France, while 1000 Raisons De Croire En Jésus by Olivier Bonnassies aimed to counter the decline of Christianity by presenting arguments for the truth of the Christian faith. Sarah Knafo's Le Casse Du Siècle proposed economic and political reforms in response to alleged large-scale mismanagement of wealth and power.

War reflections and children's stories

Delphine Horvilleur's Sermons Sous Les Décombres reflected on the impact of the war that began after October 7, 2023, through Jewish texts and sermons. Lastly, Le Petit Nicolas - Je Reviens ! Les Nouvelles Aventures Du Petit Nicolas offered new stories featuring the beloved character Nicolas and his friends.