The ceremony was led by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, who was joined by 150 bishops and over 100 priests from across the French capital| Publicist 24
The CAC 40 index rose 0.4% to 7,328.79 points, while the euro strengthened 0.3% against the dollar| Publicist 24
Barnier, who had been in office for only three months, was ousted over his controversial budget proposal, triggering a deepening political crisis in France| Publicist 24