Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt 'desire for domination' driving today's wars
Pope Leo XIV concluded his apostolic journey to France on Monday by urging European nations to counter the desire for domination fueling current global conflicts. Speaking in Metz, the pontiff called on the continent to rely on its Christian heritage and traditions of dialogue. During the trip, he also advocated for concessions to achieve peace in Ukraine and praised European democracy, marking a distinct divergence from Donald Trump. The journey featured stops in Lourdes for a candlelight rosary procession and reflections on renewal.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV concluded his trip to France on Monday in Metz.
- ✓ The pope urged Europe to draw from Christian roots and dialogue to blunt the desire for domination driving today's wars.
- ✓ Pope Leo led thousands in a candlelight rosary procession in Lourdes.
- ✓ The pontiff urged concessions for peace as the war in Ukraine drags on.
What changed
Pope Leo wrapped up his apostolic journey to France on Monday with a final appeal in Metz.
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Pope Leo Concludes France Trip With Peace Appeal
Pope Leo XIV concluded his apostolic journey to France on Monday by urging European nations to counter the desire for domination fueling current global conflicts. Speaking in Metz, the pontiff called on the continent to rely on its Christian heritage and traditions of dialogue. During the trip, he also advocated for concessions to achieve peace in Ukraine and praised European democracy, marking a distinct divergence from Donald Trump. The journey featured stops in Lourdes for a candlelight rosary procession and reflections on renewal.
Why it matters
The papal journey offered a personal glimpse of Pope Leo and highlighted themes of rebirth, including the restoration of Notre-Dame, rising baptisms, and youth engagement. Vatican officials and observers characterized the visit as a moment of grace. The itinerary also set the stage for the pope's upcoming travels, including a planned trip to Spain in June.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV concluded his trip to France on Monday in Metz.
- The pope urged Europe to draw from Christian roots and dialogue to blunt the desire for domination driving today's wars.
- Pope Leo led thousands in a candlelight rosary procession in Lourdes.
- The pontiff urged concessions for peace as the war in Ukraine drags on.
- Pope Leo praised Europe's democracy, diverging from Donald Trump.
What to watch next
- Pope Leo XIV's upcoming travel to Spain scheduled for June 6-12.
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- OSV News — Pope Leo XIV leads thousands in candlelight rosary procession in Lourdes
- The New York Times — Pope Leo Praises Europe’s Democracy, Diverging Once Again From Trump
- CNN — Leo’s visit across France offers a more personal glimpse of the pope
- Reuters — Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on
- Vatican News — Highlights from Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey to France
- AP News — Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt 'desire for domination' driving today's wars
- Vatican News — Sr. Nathalie Becquart: Pope Leo’s Visit to France, a 'moment of grace'
- www.osvnews.com — Pope Leo’s trip to France - OSV News
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