Pope Leo XIV urges European unity to fight 'lies and deceit'
On the final day of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France, which has drawn crowds of French Catholics, the pontiff decried the 'increasingly uncivilized' state of international relations and urged Europe to help 'break this cycle.'
Pope Leo XIV has concluded a four-day visit to France, during which he urged European unity. On the final day of his visit, the pontiff spoke out against the increasingly uncivilized state of international relations.
The Pope's comments were echoed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who emphasized the need for Europe to rediscover the courage of its founders and resist the resurgence of nationalism.
According to Le Monde English, Pope Leo XIV called for Europe to help break the cycle of uncivilized international relations. The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the Pope urged religious leaders to preach messages of peace and unity, recalling the forces of dialogue that contributed to Europe's post-World War II integration.
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