Pope wraps up France trip with most overtly political message of trip
Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to blunt the “desire for domination” driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to the continent's peaceful integration and made his post overtly political message of his trip.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV appeared together in Metz on the final day of the Pope's visit to France. Macron said Europe must rediscover the "courage of its founders" and not give in to the "resurgence of nationalism".
According to Euronews, there was a last-minute change to the Pope's schedule, with Macron attending the concluding mass before escorting the Pope at his departure ceremony.
The Pope, meanwhile, 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, as reported by the Winnipeg Free Press. The Pope's visit had stirred enthusiasm among French Catholics, Le Monde English reported.
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