Pope Leo XIV: 'Cannot Speak of Europe Without Christianity,' in Final France Stop
The pope urged Europe to remember its Christian roots and appealed for peace and unity during a speech in the northeastern French city of Metz.
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Pope Leo XIV said one “cannot speak of Europe without mentioning Christianity” in a speech delivered Monday in Metz, France, according to France 24.
The address came on the fourth and final day of the pope's visit to France. In it, he urged Europe to remember its Christian history and appealed for peace and unity across the continent.
Later in the day, the pope was scheduled to take a final tour in the popemobile and lead a Mass at Saint-Etienne Cathedral, an event expected to be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Further details of the pope's remarks and the day's events were not available in the report at the time of writing.
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- Live: 'One cannot speak of Europe without mentioning Christianity,' Pope Leo says in Metz — France 24 — English
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