Pope Leo XIV, in Metz, declares he cannot "speak of Europe without evoking Christianity"
The Pope speaks on peace and Europe at the heart of the Robert Schuman congresses, ahead of a Mass at Saint-Étienne Cathedral in the presence of Emmanuel Macron.
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Arriving in Metz on Monday, Pope Leo XIV spoke on peace and Europe at the heart of the Robert Schuman congresses, stating that one cannot "speak of Europe without evoking Christianity," according to France 24.
The day was then to continue with a tour in the papal vehicle among thousands of expected faithful, ahead of a Mass at Saint-Étienne Cathedral to be attended by President Emmanuel Macron.
This stop in Metz constitutes the final stage of the Pope's trip to France, according to the live coverage provided by France 24.
Full details of the Pope's address were not available in the information reported at this time.
Sources
- En direct : "On ne peut pas parler d'Europe sans évoquer le christianisme", affirme Léon XIV — France 24 — Français
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