Pope to speak on European unity on last day of France visit
Pope Leo on Monday arrived in Metz to speak on the future of Europe on the final day of his visit to France. Metz, a northeastern city that repeatedly changed hands between France and Germany in past conflicts, is closely associated with Robert Schuman, considered one of the founding fathers of the European Union, who is buried just outside Metz. France 24’s Luke Shrago in Metz and Douglas…
Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders in France on Monday to preach messages of peace and unity while concluding his visit. He reflected on the forces of dialogue that helped forge Europe's post-World War II integration. The pontiff held an interreligious meeting at a conference center named after Robert Schumann, a French Catholic statesman seen as a founding father of European unity.
In his address, Leo cautioned against using God's name to justify violence or oppression, stressing that religious discourse should call for disarmament of hearts and words. Schuman's example of promoting dialogue among rivals was cited as an example for faith leaders to forge friendships across borders in the name of peace.
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