Pope urges Europe to reject violence and recall Christian roots

Summarised from 2 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 28 Sept, 15:54 · Archive

Pope Leo concluded a four-day France visit with a speech in Metz calling for European solidarity and Christian values.

Pope Leo wrapped up his visit to France with a speech in Metz, where he urged Europe to draw on its Christian history and traditions to counter wars driven by 'desire for domination'. He warned that relations between nations were becoming 'increasingly uncivilised' with 'lies and deceit', and called on the continent to help 'break this cycle'. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.

How it is being reported

• For a 'measured diplomatic figure', Pope Leo's visit to France has been 'deeply political'France 24 · 28 Sept, 16:46
• Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco join Emmanuel Macron to meet the PopeGB News · 28 Sept, 15:37
• Pope wraps up France trip with most overtly political message of tripFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 14:57
• Pope touches on war, migration in speech at MetzFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 14:56
• Pope wraps up 'hugely successful' France visit with Metz speechFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 12:20
• REPLAY: Pope urges peace and unity in Europe on final day of France visitFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 11:49
• REPLAY: France's Macron speaks on European Union as pope visits MetzFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 11:42
• Pope to speak on European unity on last day of France visitFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 09:53
• Pope to speak on EU integration from French border town of MetzFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 02:18
• Pope to speak on united Europe from French border townFrance 24 · 28 Sept, 02:18

In this story: Pope Leo · Emmanuel Macron · Prince Albert · Princess Charlene · Metz · France · Europe · European Union

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