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Pope Leo XIV: Let Europe’s Wounds Be "openings through which light shines"

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Metz Cathedral in France on Monday, telling listeners that Europe can find harmony by embracing its differences rather than seeking uniformity. During the final event of his trip to France, the pope suggested that the historical violence in Europe provides opportunities to expose evil and build a peaceful future.

The Vatican reported that 35,000 Catholics from Metz and nearby areas attended the Mass inside the cathedral or watched on large screens in the streets. While observing the cathedral's extensive stained glass, the pope noted that the architecture allows light to flood in, symbolizing how the wounds of the past can become openings for light to shine through.

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