Vatican Journey to France
Pope Leo XIV warns against invoking God to justify war
Pope Leo XIV told religious leaders at an interreligious gathering in Metz, France, that using God's name to justify violence or oppression profanes that name. Speaking at the Robert Schuman Conference Center on September 28, 2026, the pope stated that nothing which disfigures human dignity can be claimed as inspired by God.
During the meeting, which marked the final day of his papal visit to France, the pope said religions must act as guardians of life by supporting vulnerable and fragile people. Participants, including the chief rabbi of France, heads of Orthodox and Protestant churches, and representatives from Islamic and Buddhist federations, signed the Metz Appeal to commit to peace, dialogue, and the defense of human dignity.
The pope chose Metz for the event due to its history and modern challenges. The city was home to Robert Schuman, a Catholic and founding architect of the European Union who worked toward unity and reconciliation in post-World War II Europe.
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How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 28, 2:03 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Tông du Pháp (28/09) - Đức Thánh Cha Lêô XIV: Viện dẫn danh Chúa để biện minh cho bạo lực là xúc phạm đến Chúa
- Sep 28, 4:23 AM Religion News Service Pope Leo warns: Invoking God to justify war is to ‘profane’ his name
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