
Pope Leo XIV laments return of war in Europe during visit to Metz
During the final leg of his trip to France, the pope delivered a speech on Europe and peace, introduced by Emmanuel Macron.

During the final leg of his trip to France, the pope delivered a speech on Europe and peace, introduced by Emmanuel Macron.
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.
The Pope concludes his visit to France in Metz, marked by gatherings in Paris and Lourdes, before a mass at Saint-Étienne Cathedral in the presence of Emmanuel Macron.
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.

On his final day in France, the Pope traveled to Metz on Monday to celebrate European integration as a source of peace, with the French president present at the mass.
After two days in Paris marked by record attendance, the pope continues his visit to France on Sunday in Lourdes, where a meeting with abuse victims is scheduled.

Numerous young people, including members of the Anuncio group, lined the streets of Paris to see Pope Leo XIV pass by in his papal motorcade.
The first pope to visit the cathedral since its reopening in late 2024, Leo XIV praised the "splendor" of the restored building and the "excellence" of French craftsmanship.
The pontiff, a connoisseur of Bob Dylan and fan of Italian singer Laura Pausini, shared the stage with francophone artists during a vigil at the Stade de France.