Pope to speak on EU integration from French border town of Metz
Summary
Pope Leo XIV will end his four-day visit to France with a speech in Metz about the future of Europe and its unity. The visit has mixed religious and political meaning, highlighting challenges like nationalism and the ongoing war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is concluding a four-day trip to France with a speech on European integration in Metz.
- Metz is a city that has historically switched between French and German control and is linked to Robert Schuman, a founder of the EU.
- The pope plans to address Europe's roots and the need for unity amid rising nationalist movements and the Russia-Ukraine war.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and several European leaders are expected to attend the speech.
- The visit follows major crowds in Paris and Lourdes, with over 1.3 million people meeting the pope during the trip.
- Security has been very tight, including demining the cathedral before the pope’s visit.
- The pope used this trip to promote peace, human dignity, and caution against losing humanity due to AI.
- He also spoke about issues such as migration, clerical sex abuse, and assisted dying during the visit.
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