Pope's Visit to Metz: Several Heads of State Expected for His Speech on Europe
Around ten European leaders, including Jean-Claude Juncker and Prince Albert II of Monaco, are to attend the address by Pope Leo XIV, to be introduced by Emmanuel Macron.
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Pope Leo XIV completes on Monday the final leg of his trip to France with a visit to Metz.
He is to deliver a speech devoted to Europe, which will be introduced by the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron.
According to Le Monde, around ten European heads of state and government are expected to attend this address, including former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Prince Albert II of Monaco.
This stop in Metz concludes the pontiff's visit to France, following stops in Paris and Lourdes in the preceding days.
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