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Pope Leo XIV addresses other religions at Metz

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV spoke to representatives of six religious traditions during an interreligious meeting at the Robert Schuman Centre in Metz on Monday, September 28, 2026. This meeting served as the final stop of his apostolic visit to France.

During his address, the pope spoke about the responsibility to protect, accompany, and serve life. He also called for the disarmament of hearts and words.

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  1. Sep 28, 2:30 AM La Croix Français Léon XIV à Metz : le discours du pape aux autres religions
  2. Sep 28, 2:31 AM CathoBel Français « Désarmer les cœurs et les mots »: à Metz, Léon XIV face aux religions de France (discours intégral)
  3. Sep 28, 3:15 AM Aleteia Français “Protéger, accompagner et servir la vie” : le discours de Léon XIV aux autres religions à Metz

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