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Pope Leo XIV calls for disarmament of words and hearts in Metz

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV called on religious leaders in Metz to pursue a disarmament of words and hearts during the final day of his trip. Speaking in the city, the pope rejected the use of violence or oppression in the name of religion and stated that engaging in dialogue does not diminish a person's own identity.

Religious representatives signed a commitment to dialogue following his remarks.

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Pope Leo XIV calls for disarmament of words and hearts

Earlier version, Monday 28 September

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 28, 1:09 AM Opoka Polski Wizyta Leona XIV w Metzu będzie przesłaniem o pokoju, jedności i dialogu
  2. Sep 28, 1:53 AM Vatican News Deutsch Papst in Metz: „Religionsdialog muss Worte und Herzen entwaffnen“
  3. Sep 28, 1:56 AM Vatican News العربية البابا يلتقي ممثلي الديانات في ميتز ويؤكد أن الحوار بين الأديان يشكل وسيلة لبناء الصداقة والسلام
  4. Sep 28, 3:17 AM Religión Digital Español El Papa reformula en Metz la misión de Europa: "Tengan el valor de vivir de manera responsable la misión de construir la paz"
  5. Sep 28, 3:16 AM Famiglia Cristiana Italiano Il Papa a Metz: «Di più che un semplice argine all’emorraggia delle guerre. L’Europa trovi soluzioni creative per la pace»
  6. Sep 28, 4:20 AM Vatican News Українська Папа в Меці про коріння Європи, сміливість діалогу та виклик будування миру
  7. Sep 28, 2:00 AM The Holy See Deutsch Apostolische Reise nach Frankreich: Begegnung “An den Wurzeln Europas für Frieden und Einheit” am Kongresszentrum “Robert Schuman” in Metz…
  8. Sep 28, 2:00 AM The Holy See Español Viaje Apostólico a Francia: Encuentro "A las Raíces de Europa por la Paz y la Unidad" en el Centro De Conferencias "Robert Schuman" de Metz…

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  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
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  6. Oct 31, 10:37 AM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot in US midterm elections
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  8. Oct 31, 10:32 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
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  10. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
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  20. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV approves safeguards for Holy See employees
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