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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV to urge Europe to blunt ‘desire for domination’ driving today’s wars

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV urged European leaders on Monday to use Christian traditions and dialogue to counter the desire for domination that fuels modern wars. Speaking in Metz, France, the Pope concluded a four-day visit by calling for patient negotiation and a willingness to compromise for the sake of peace. He noted that Europe has shown over the last 80 years that divergent interests can be resolved through encounter rather than conflict.

The Pope traveled to the eastern city of Metz to honor Robert Schuman, a French Catholic statesman and founding father of European unity. He spoke at a conference center named after Schuman to emphasize his appeal for peace in response to the war in Ukraine and other global conflicts.

While the French presidential office invited all European Union heads of state and leaders of European institutions to the conference, only a few leaders from smaller states, including Monaco, Andorra, and Luxembourg, attended alongside President Emmanuel Macron.

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  1. Sep 27, 9:44 PM Vatican News Polski Ostatni dzień Leona XIV we Francji: z Lourdes do Metzu
  2. Sep 28, 12:57 AM Stacja7 Polski Ostatni dzień Leona XIV we Francji. Plan na dziś
  3. Sep 28, 7:52 AM Crux Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt ‘desire for domination’ driving today’s wars

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