Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-28
Pope Leo turned his visit to France into a deeply political message, according to Colleen Dulle, Vatican correspondent for America magazine.
Initially expected to be a measured diplomatic gesture, this visit highlighted the pope’s vision of a Europe shaped by its Christian heritage, past conflicts, cultural encounters, and its responsibility for peace.
The choice of Metz, a city symbolizing reconciliation and cooperation between former enemies, illustrates the pope’s desire to promote peace in Europe.
