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Pope Leo XIV to speak at Metz

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to speak at the Robert Schuman Congress Center in Metz on Monday, September 28, during a gathering titled "At the roots of Europe for peace and unity." The Pope will deliver a speech regarding the vocation and future of the European continent.

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, the archbishop of Marseille and president of the French Bishops' Conference, welcomed the Pope to the event. During his remarks, Cardinal Aveline spoke about the history of reconciliation between European nations and the continent's Christian roots, urging Europe to share a message of peace globally.

Cardinal Aveline noted that he suggested Metz as a stop for the papal visit to France to discuss war, peace, and reconciliation. The French president joined the gathering in Metz and invited other European leaders to attend.

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  1. Sep 28, 1:46 AM KTO Français Rencontre « Aux racines de l’Europe pour la paix et l’unité » avec Léon XIV à Metz
  2. Sep 28, 7:11 AM ZENIT News Agency Français À Metz, le cardinal Aveline rappelle les racines chrétiennes de l’Europe

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