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Pope Leo XIV: “You Cannot Speak of Europe Without Christianity”

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Pope Leo XIV said during a meeting in Metz that European history cannot be told without Christianity. Speaking in the presence of Emmanuel Macron, the Pope described Europe as a cultural and historical reality shaped by Hellenistic civilization, the Roman Empire, and the spread of Christianity rather than just a geographic space.

The Pope specifically cited Saint Benedict as a figure of importance to the continent's development. He noted that Europe has progressed by drawing on positive aspects of its past and presenting them through encounters with others.

Addressing current conflicts, the Pope described the return of war to Europe as a useless massacre that causes daily civilian casualties. He urged leaders to commit to patient dialogue and negotiation, suggesting that people must be willing to sacrifice certain positions to achieve peace. The meeting took place in the region where Schuman helped draft founding texts for European integration.

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