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  "id": 10442334,
  "title": "Pope urges Europe to help combat ‘deceit and lies’ in international ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pope-urges-europe-to-help-combat-deceit-and-lies-in-international-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/pope-urges-europe-to-help-combat-deceit-and-lies-in-international-ties/"
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  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV has called on Europe to help foster respect in international ties, warning that relations between nations are becoming increasingly uncivilised. Speaking in Metz, France, he criticised the prevalence of \"lies and deceit\" in international relations, saying that the value of keeping one's word is being dismissed.\n\nThe Pope's comments came during a meeting attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, who has also urged Europe to rediscover the \"courage\" of its founders and resist a return to nationalisms. The Pope's visit to France was a four-day trip that drew crowds of French Catholics.\n\nThe Pope also made a strong statement on the war in Ukraine, calling on European leaders to be willing to give up certain positions for the sake of peace. He emphasised the need for patient dialogue and courage in negotiation, and warned against the continent's rearmament. According to The National UAE, French President Emmanuel Macron approved a defence budget increase of €6.5 billion over the next two years.",
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      {
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        "published": "2026-09-28T11:42:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "Pope Leo urges concessions to end war in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pope-leo-urges-concessions-to-end-war-in-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-09-28T12:26:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Pope Leo urges Europe to defend multilateralism as global order crumbles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pope-leo-urges-europe-to-defend-multilateralism-as-global-order",
        "published": "2026-09-28T12:50:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Pope urges Europe to help combat ‘deceit and lies’ in international ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pope-urges-europe-to-help-combat-deceit-and-lies-in-international-ties-10445718",
        "published": "2026-09-28T13:02:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pope calls on Europe to help combat ‘deceit and lies’ in international ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pope-calls-on-europe-to-help-combat-deceit-and-lies-in-international",
        "published": "2026-09-28T13:23:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pope-leo-urges-concessions-for-peace-as-ukraine-war-drags-on",
        "published": "2026-09-28T13:43:13.000Z"
      }
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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."
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