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  "id": 10445718,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T13:02:52.000Z",
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  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV has called on Europe to help combat \"deceit and lies\" in international relations, warning that ties between nations are becoming increasingly uncivilised. Speaking in Metz, near the border with Germany, he urged Europe to foster respect in international ties and break the cycle of lies and deceit.\n\nThe Pope made these comments while wrapping up a four-day visit to France, where he was joined by French President Emmanuel Macron. According to The National UAE, Pope Leo XIV also made a strong statement on the war in Ukraine, calling on European leaders to be willing to sacrifice certain positions for the sake of peace.\n\nHe emphasized the need for patient dialogue and courage in negotiation to achieve peace, warning against the continent's rearmament. The Pope's comments come as many European governments, including France, have provided financial support for Ukraine's war effort and fear further Russian attacks.",
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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",
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        "published": "2026-09-28T12:26:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-28T12:42:52.000Z"
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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": "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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