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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Unity in Europe in Speech at Metz

On the final day of his visit to France, Pope Leo XIV delivered a speech in Metz urging Europe to remember its Christian history and promote peace and unity amid rising incivility and deceit.


Youssef Mansour
Youssef Mansour
September 28, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Pope Leo XIV called for peace and unity in Europe during a speech delivered Monday in Metz, in northeastern France, marking the final day of his visit to the country.

He highlighted that relations between individuals and states are becoming increasingly uncivil, lamenting that the value of a given word is often overlooked in favor of lies and deception.

“Europe can help break this cycle through the respect for others it has learned to cultivate and preserve,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of remembering the continent’s Christian history to foster peace and unity.

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