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Pope Leo XIV says violence in God's name is a profanation

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Pope Leo XIV said during an interreligious meeting in Metz that using the name of God to justify violence or oppression is a profanation of that name.

Speaking to representatives of various religions, the Pope stated that religions should disarm hearts and words, build peace, and protect life. He noted that engaging in dialogue does not weaken religious identity and said God never inspires actions that disfigure human dignity.

The Pope cited Robert Schuman as an example of a person who turned lines of division into bridges of hope.

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Earlier version, Monday 28 September

Pope Leo XIV speaks at interfaith meeting in Metz

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 28, 2:22 AM Opoka Polski Leon XIV w Metz: przemoc w imię Boga to profanacja tego Imienia
  2. Sep 28, 1:40 AM Vatican News Polski Leon XIV: przemoc w imię Boga profanuje Jego Imię
  3. Sep 28, 1:51 AM Vatican News Pope in Metz: God never inspires anything that disfigures human dignity

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