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Pope Leo XIV warns Europe against rearmament

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV warned Europe on Monday against the illusion of rearmament during the final stop of his apostolic journey in Metz, France. Speaking as war returns to the continent, the Pope cautioned against calls to increase military spending and instead urged leaders to pursue patient dialogue.

While addressing the crowd, the Pope invoked Robert Schuman to encourage Europe to build peace through methods other than arming itself.

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  1. Sep 28, 4:11 AM Vida Nueva Español León XIV alerta a Europa: “Hay que tener cuidado con la ilusión del rearme”
  2. Sep 28, 4:44 AM CathoBel Français Léon XIV à Metz : l’Europe chrétienne de Schuman face à « l’illusion du réarmement »

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