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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Metz

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Metz on Sunday, September 26, 2026. A train from Paris brought the pope to the city station shortly after noon.

The visit to Metz highlights themes of peace and the memory of a continent affected by war and borders. According to Religión Digital, the visit seeks to address the desire for unity and the needs of young people searching for meaning.

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  1. Sep 27, 11:43 AM Aleteia Français “C’est historique !” : Metz en effervescence avant la venue de Léon XIV
  2. Sep 28, 12:15 AM Religión Digital Español León XIV llega a Metz, una ciudad entre la memoria y la esperanza de unidad y con la atención de una juventud en búsqueda

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