{
  "id": 10426810,
  "title": "Frankreich-Besuch: Papst warnt vor Zukunftsangst",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/frankreich-besuch-papst-warnt-vor-zukunftsangst",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:42:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/frankreich-besuch-papst-warnt-vor-zukunftsangst/100257941.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV addressed Europe's young people, urging them not to be discouraged by crises and conflicts in today's world. \"Do not be afraid of the future!\" he implored on the final day of his France visit in Metz. During a principles speech on Europe, he lamented the deterioration of relationships between states and individuals worldwide. \"Modern times see interpersonal and state relations becoming more barbaric,\" the Pope said. He named no politicians or countries specifically, but noted a difficult relationship between the first Pope from the United States and US President Donald Trump. \"Europe must put an end to this downward spiral\" he urged, as he stood beside French President Emmanuel Macron. \"Europe has impressively demonstrated over the past 80 years that it is possible to assert various claims, demands and interests by meeting rather than opposing each other.\" Leo chose Metz as his final stop of the France tour because it was home to one of the founders of the European Union, French politician Robert Schuman (1886-1963), who laid the foundations for today's EU after World War II. During his first two stops in Paris and Lourdes, Pope Leo had celebrated open-air Masses with more than a million people, including many young people. In Metz, he warned Europeans about treating refugees and called for \"serious reception and integration processes\" for war and poverty refugees. \"Welcoming someone means integrating them as a family member and giving them the opportunity to develop their talents, skills and personality,\" he said. This also requires newcomers to \"fit into the spirit of the house.\" Leo also addressed the accusation that Europe is often accused of being indecisive and slow. \"We must never lose confidence in our ability to make progress, even if the steps taken are sometimes small and almost imperceptible,\" he said. He called the ongoing war in Ukraine \"senseless slaughter\" and warned against falling into an \"illusion of rearmament.\" Instead, he urged more \"creative efforts\" to promote world peace. He concluded by urging the youth not to submit to the logic of violence and oppression. \"Do not be afraid of life in every moment and do not be afraid to start a family and bring children into the world.\" Next, Pope Leo will embark on a major journey to South America in November for ten days, passing through Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop many years ago.",
  "summary": "Letzter Tag der Frankreich-Reise von Leo XIV.. Nach dem großen Jubel in Paris hält er eine Grundsatzrede zu Europa: gegen Abschottung und für eine „kreative Wiederentdeckung“ der eigenen Wurzeln.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}