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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Metz

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Metz to conclude the final day of his apostolic journey to France.

During his homily, the pope stated that the future of Europe lies in a harmony of differences rather than uniformity. He said that choosing mercy and forgiveness over violence and revenge is a sign of strength rather than weakness. He also encouraged people to break the cycle of resentment to make reconciliation possible.

The pope noted that monks and saints helped shape the moral foundations of the world, including the sanctity of human life, the importance of the family, care for the poor, and the welcoming of strangers. He encouraged the Church in Metz to serve as a beacon of hope for France, Europe, and the world.

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  1. Sep 28, 7:32 AM Vatican News Polski Leon XIV: Przyszłość Europy to nie ujednolicenie, a harmonia różnic
  2. Sep 28, 7:33 AM Vatican News Pope: The future of Europe is not found in uniformity but in the harmony of differences
  3. Sep 28, 7:54 AM Vatican News BE Папа на Імшы ў Мецы: будучыня Еўропы – у гармоніі адрозненняў
  4. Sep 28, 8:13 AM Diocese of Skopje Македонски Папата: Иднината на Европа не е во еднообразноста, туку во хармонијата на разликите
  5. Sep 28, 8:30 AM Vatican News Slovenščina Sveti oče: Prihodnost Evrope ni v uniformnosti, ampak v harmoniji razlik

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