“Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Unity in Europe During Final Day of France Visit” — what this page in the network covers. In a poignant address in Metz on Monday, Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to remember its Christian history and appealed for peace and unity. Speaking on the fourth and final day of his visit to France, the Pope warned that relations between individuals and states are becoming 'increasingly uncivilised,' with people boasting of 'lies and deceit.' He emphasized that Europe can help break this cycle through the respect for others that it has learned to cultivate and preserve.
The speech, delivered in the northeastern city of Metz, was attended by several heads of state, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Pope's message resonated with calls for solidarity amid ongoing conflicts and political divisions. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.