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Pope Leo XIV says in Metz that "who seeks revenge" is not "stronger than who forgives"

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV told the faithful at Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Metz that seeking revenge does not make a person stronger than those who forgive. During a Mass on Monday, September 28, 2026, the Pope spoke about peace and reconciliation to conclude his trip to France.

In his homily, the Pope addressed the people of the region, noting that the land had been torn apart by fratricidal conflicts in the past. He stated that it is not true that those who seek vengeance possess more strength than those who offer forgiveness.

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Earlier version, Monday 28 September

Pope Leo XIV says forgiveness is stronger than revenge in Metz homily

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 28, 7:51 AM Vida Nueva Español León XIV cierra su viaje a Francia: “No es verdad que el que se venga es más fuerte que el que perdona”
  2. Sep 28, 9:09 AM cath.ch Français Metz: «Celui qui se venge» n’est pas «plus fort que celui qui pardonne»
  3. Sep 28, 9:12 AM Aleteia Español En Metz, León XIV afirmó que “quien se venga” no es “más fuerte que quien perdona”

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