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Pope Leo XIV asks Europe to return to its Christian roots and open up to migrants

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV told Europe to return to its Christian heritage and engage in dialogue with people from other cultures living on the continent. He made these remarks during an interreligious meeting at the Robert Schuman Conference Center in Metz, France, on September 28, 2026.

The Pope dedicated the final day of his visit to France to the themes of peace and unity in Europe, according to ACI Digital.

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  1. Sep 28, 3:55 AM ACI Prensa Español Papa León XIV: Europa debe volver a sus raíces cristianas y abrirse a los migrantes
  2. Sep 28, 3:30 AM ACI Digital Português Europa deve voltar às suas raízes cristãs e estar aberta a migrantes, diz Leão XIV

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