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Pope Leo XIV urges Europe to draw on Christian roots for peace in Metz speech

Pope Leo XIV concluded his France visit in Metz, urging Europe to embrace its Christian history and dialogue to counter nationalism and war.

Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to France with a speech in Metz, where he warned of increasingly "uncivilised" international relations and urged Europe to draw upon its Christian history and traditions of dialogue. He appealed for peace and unity on the continent, cautioning against a resurgence of nationalism. French President Emmanuel Macron also spoke on the need for Europe to embrace the courage of its founders.

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High factuality (mean credibility of the reporting outlets)Latest report 28 Sept 2026, 13:57 UTC

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All sources: The sources report on Pope Francis's visit to Metz, France, where he delivered speeches on European unity, peace, and the continent's Christian heritage. The visit concluded with a focus on political themes, including warnings against nationalism and the need for dialogue.

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Pope wraps up 'hugely successful' France visit with Metz speech
Pope Leo on Monday warned that relations between nations were becoming "increasingly uncivilised" with people boasting of "lies and deceit", and urged Europe to help "break this cycle"as he wrapped...
France 24CentreEnglish28 Sept, 11:20
REPLAY: Pope urges peace and unity in Europe on final day of France visit
Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to remember its Christian history and appealed for peace and unity in a speech delivered in France's northeastern city of Metz on Monday, the fourth and final day of his...

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