Bilingual French-English Nursery School “Les Joyeuses Coccinelles” in Cotonou, Benin. From a young age, parents are hoping their children will learn English alongside French in school to give them more opportunities. Image from Diane SEGBO, used with permission
The contemplative monastic life in France —as well as in much of Europe— is undergoing one of the greatest transformations in its recent history. Monasteries with centuries of existence are closing their doors, entire communities are being forced to merge with others, and emblematic buildings are changing hands due to the lack of vocations. In…