After spending two days in Paris and a day in Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV is concluding his visit to France this Monday with a stop in Metz, in the northeast of the country. The final stage of his visit will focus on peace, European unity and the continent’s historical roots.
The pontiff is expected to deliver a speech this morning entitled “At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity” at the Robert Schuman Convention Centre. His address comes at a time when Europe continues to face major geopolitical tensions and the consequences of several ongoing conflicts.
According to information surrounding the papal visit, more than one million people attended the different stages of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France, particularly in Paris and Lourdes.
Mass at Saint-Étienne Cathedral
Following his speech, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Metz, where he will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The visit to Metz therefore represents a key moment in the Pope’s trip to France, with a message centered on peace, dialogue and the building of a united Europe, drawing on the continent’s history and values.
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