Pope Leo Concludes France Visit and Appeals to Europe
Pope Leo XIV concluded his four-day visit to France in the city of Metz by commemorating Robert Schuman and calling on Europe to return to its Christian roots.
Pope Leo XIV concluded his four-day visit to France by stating that Europe must draw strength from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to counter the desire for dominance fueling today's wars.
Conclusion of the France Visit
Pope Leo XIV completed his four-day official visit to France in the eastern city of Metz.
Commemoration of Robert Schuman
Pope Leo visited Metz to commemorate the French statesman Robert Schuman, who is considered one of the founding fathers of European unity.
Message of Peace and Unity
Speaking at a conference in Metz, the Pope emphasized that Europe must return to its roots in order to cope with wars and migration issues.
Historic Mass and Attendance
While thousands of people attended Pope Leo's events in Paris and Metz, the closing mass was held at Saint Stephen's Cathedral in Metz.