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Pope Leo XIV speaks at Robert Schuman Conference Center

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Pope Leo XIV called on European leaders to resist rising nationalism and commit to peace, dialogue, and international law during a speech on September 28. Speaking at the Robert Schuman Conference Center in Metz, France, the pope addressed French President Emmanuel Macron alongside various political and Church leaders at a meeting titled At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity.

The pope urged participants to give practical substance to concepts such as freedom, democracy, peace, and unity. He encouraged Europe to rediscover its roots by drawing from its Christian heritage. During his address, Leo XIV praised Robert Schuman, the Catholic politician who helped establish the foundations of the European Union through reconciliation between France and Germany.

Addressing the return of war to Europe, the pope described current conflicts as senseless slaughter that takes many civilian lives. He urged leaders to build multilateral institutions and overcome opposition between different cultural identities to prevent the exercise of unchecked power.

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Earlier version, Tuesday 29 September

Pope Leo XIV speaks at Robert Schuman Conference Center in Metz

Earlier version, Tuesday 29 September

Pope Leo XIV speaks at Metz conference

Earlier version, Tuesday 29 September

Pope Leo XIV urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism

Earlier version, Monday 28 September

Pope Leo XIV speaks at "To the Roots of Europe" event in Metz

Earlier version, Monday 28 September

Pope Leo XIV speaks at Metz on Europe's roots for peace and unity

Earlier version, Monday 28 September

Pope Leo XIV speaks in Metz on Europe's roots for peace and unity

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 28, 3:06 AM Vatican News Shqip Leoni XIV në Metz: Evropa të kthehet në rrënjët e saj, për të gjetur sërish rrugën e paqes
  2. Sep 28, 3:43 AM Vatican News Metz – ‘At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity’, 28 September 2026 – Pope Leo XIV
  3. Sep 28, 3:28 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo: Europe must return to its Christian roots and be open to migrants
  4. Sep 28, 3:32 AM Vatican News العربية البابا لاون الرابع عشر يشدد على ضرورة أحياء جذور أوروبا المسيحية والإنسانية
  5. Sep 28, 3:17 AM Vatican News HY Լեւոն Պապին պատմական պատգամը Մեցի մէջ. Վերադարձ Եւրոպայի արմատներուն վասն խաղաղութեան եւ միութեան
  6. Sep 28, 4:17 AM ACI Prensa Español Discurso del Papa León XIV en el encuentro “A las raíces de Europa por la paz y la unidad” en Metz
  7. Sep 28, 4:03 AM Famille Chrétienne Français À Metz, Léon XIV plaide pour une Europe de la paix, de la vie et de ses racines
  8. Sep 28, 4:32 AM OSV News Pope: Europe must return to path of dialogue, not military buildup, to end ‘senseless slaughter’
  9. Sep 28, 4:54 AM Opoka Polski Przemówienie podczas spotkania „U korzeni Europy – dla pokoju i jedności” w Metz
  10. Sep 28, 4:30 AM The Catholic Sun Pope: Europe must return to path of dialogue, not military buildup, to end ‘senseless slaughter’
  11. Sep 28, 4:16 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo: Europe Must Return to Its Christian Roots and Be Open to Migrants
  12. Sep 28, 4:03 AM Vatican News Deutsch Papst bei Europa-Treffen: Friede und Einheit echte Substanz geben
  13. Sep 28, 3:28 AM Catholic World Report Pope Leo: Europe must return to its Christian roots and be open to migrants
  14. Sep 28, 9:03 PM The Catholic Thing Pope Leo: Europe must return to its Christian roots and be open to migrants
  15. Sep 28, 1:30 AM USCCB News Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations
  16. Sep 28, 7:47 AM The Catholic Register Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations
  17. Sep 28, 3:08 PM OSV News Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations
  18. Sep 28, 3:00 PM The Catholic Sun Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations
  19. Sep 28, 8:42 AM La Croix Français À Metz, Léon XIV défend la paix européenne face aux relations « barbares » entre États
  20. Sep 29, 4:27 AM Agenzia Fides Leo XIV in Metz: Europe seeks peace in the "Lantern of the Good Lord"
  21. Sep 29, 12:23 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Svätý Otec Lev XIV. v meste Metz kráča v stopách Roberta Schumana
  22. Sep 29, 3:32 AM Archdiocese of Avignon Français Homélie du pape Léon XIV à la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz

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  2. Oct 31, 12:16 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Francesco Cavina as Special Apostolic Visitator for Medjugorje
  3. Oct 31, 11:45 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm elections
  4. Oct 31, 11:24 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Oleshky evacuation
  5. Oct 31, 11:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  6. Oct 31, 10:37 AM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot in US midterm elections
  7. Oct 31, 10:35 AM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV receives 7,000 pilgrims from Villanova University and University of Notre Dame
  8. Oct 31, 10:32 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
  9. Oct 31, 10:17 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV receives delegations from earthquake-affected municipalities in Central Italy
  10. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
  11. Oct 31, 9:51 AM PT · 54 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  12. Oct 31, 9:45 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Pontifical Academy for Life meeting
  13. Oct 31, 9:41 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV sets prayer intention for November 2026
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