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Pope Leo XIV participates in interfaith meeting in Metz, France

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Pope Leo XIV joined representatives of various religious traditions for an interfaith meeting in Metz, France, on September 28, 2026.

During his speech, the Pope urged religious leaders to use dialogue to build friendship, peace, and brotherhood. He spoke against using the name of God to justify oppression or violence and invited religions to serve life and protect human dignity.

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