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French high school engulfed in flames as student protests continue

A French high school in Metz went up in flames as student protests over school conditions spread across the country.

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Oct 3, 2026 · byAl Jazeera

Europe Today: Ukraine seeks urgent funding in Brussels as Russia's drones pound Kyiv

EU allies meet in Brussels to plug Ukraine's wartime funding gap, as Russia pounds Kyiv with more than 120 drones, one hitting the National Academy of Sciences in broad daylight. Pope Leo XIV wraps up his France visit in Metz, where he praised multilateralism and warned against dominance.

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Sep 29, 2026 · byEuronews

Fighter jets escort Pope Leo on final day of his France tour

Pope Leo XIV was escorted by fighter jets to Metz, the final stop of his four-day France tour.

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Sep 29, 2026 · byAl Jazeera

Pope Leo ends France trip in Metz, spotlighting Schuman and EU unity

Pope Leo XIV ended his four-day visit to France in Metz on Monday by urging Europe to build on its Christian heritage and culture of dialogue rather than succumb to what he called the “desire for domination” behind many of today’s wars.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byEuronews

Pope Leo XIV wraps up four-day France visit in the city of Metz

The American pope was escorted to the airport of the eastern border city of Metz by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byEuronews

Leo the moderate? Pope in France defends EU values

There's a new Pope in town and he's got very different ideas on what France's far-right calls the defense of Christian civilization. Leo the 14th concluding his trip to France in the eastern city of Metz, hometown of a founding father of present-day European federalism Maurice Schumann. There, the head of the world's largest organized religion proudly stated fact, that Europe’s roots are Christian, dating back to the Romans, all the while hailing an EU model that transcends 'us versus them' ideology, which brushes aside ‘might is right’ in favor of human rights and international law.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

For a 'measured diplomatic figure', Pope Leo's visit to France has been 'deeply political'

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Colleen Dulle, Vatican correspondent for America magazine and author of "Struck Down, Not Destroyed". She came to Pope Leo’s visit to France expecting measured diplomacy but was struck by how deeply political the trip became. She observed a pope trying to articulate a vision of Europe shaped simultaneously by its Christian inheritance, its history of conflict, its encounter with other cultures, and its responsibility to pursue peace. His choice of Metz itself was significant. For Leo, this is a place where historic enemies transformed their relationship through reconciliation and cooperation, making Europe itself part of his message.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

Pope touches on war, migration in speech at Metz

Pope Leo urged Europe to remember its Christian history in a speech delivered in Metz, the hometown ‌of Robert ⁠Schuman, a founding father of ‌the European Union, during his four-day ⁠visit to France. Speaking in French, he urged Europeans to recall ‌the founding values of the EU, including the rule of law and the equality of all people without distinction of race, ⁠colour, class or profession.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

Pope Leo urges Europe to defend multilateralism as global order crumbles

In a speech from Metz, Pope Leo XIV invoked Europe’s Christian roots and urged leaders to defend the international rules-based order.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byEuronews

Macron urges Europe to resist the ‘return of nationalisms’

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to rediscover the “courage” of its founders and resist what he described as a return to nationalisms. He was speaking in Metz during a meeting on European integration and peace attended by Pope Leo XIV.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byEuronews

Pope Leo warns: Invoking God to justify war is to ‘profane’ his name

METZ, France (RNS) — On his final day in France, Pope Leo XIV urged European leaders to uphold multilateralism and international law and reject the 'illusion' of rearmament.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byReligion News Service

Pope wraps up 'hugely successful' France visit with Metz speech

Pope Leo on Monday warned that relations between nations were becoming "increasingly uncivilised" with people boasting of "lies and deceit", and urged Europe to help "break this cycle"as he wrapped up what France 24's Angela Diffley says has been a "hugely successful" visit to France with a speech in Metz.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

REPLAY: Pope urges peace and unity in Europe on final day of France visit

Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to remember its Christian history and appealed for peace and unity in a speech delivered in France's northeastern city of Metz on Monday, the fourth and final day of his visit. "Relations between individuals and states are becoming increasingly uncivilised. The value of keeping one's word is dismissed. Instead, people boast of lies and deceit," he said. "Europe can help to break this cycle through the respect for others that it has learned to cultivate and preserve."

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

REPLAY: France's Macron speaks on European Union as pope visits Metz

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe must rediscover the “courage of its founders” and not give in to the “resurgence of nationalism" as he delivered an address alongside Pope Leo XIV in Metz on the last day of the pontiff's visit to France.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

Emmanuel Macron 'rearranges his schedule' to attend Pope Leo XIV's final mass in Metz

In a last-minute schedule shift, French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to attend the concluding mass of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France before officially escorting the pontiff at his departure ceremony.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byEuronews

Pope to speak on European unity on last day of France visit

Pope Leo on Monday arrived in Metz to speak on the future of Europe on the final day of his visit to France. Metz, a northeastern city that repeatedly changed hands between France and Germany in past conflicts, is closely associated with Robert Schuman, considered one of the founding fathers of the European Union, who is buried just outside Metz. France 24’s Luke Shrago in Metz and Douglas Herbert in the studio take a look at what’s on the agenda.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

Live: Pope Leo XIV arrives in Metz for final stop of France visit

Pope Leo XIV on Monday arrived in the northeastern city of Metz, where he is expected to discuss hopes for peace in Europe on the fourth and final day of his visit to France. He will also lead a Mass in the afternoon which is set to be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. Follow our liveblog for all the latest.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

Europe Today: EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz deal

EU defence ministers meet in Brussels on Ukraine aid and Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet," as Moscow escalates missile and drone strikes. Elsewhere,Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz offer, claiming the US is "winning tremendously," and Pope Leo XIV heads to Metz for his final day in France.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byEuronews

Pope to speak on EU integration from French border town of Metz

After three days marked by an outpouring of popular jubilation in Paris and Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV plans to give the fourth and final day of his visit to France on Monday in the northeastern city of Metz with a speech about the future of Europe and its integration.

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Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24

Watch live: Pope Leo XIV in Lourdes as visit to France continues

The pontiff is due to meet with victims of clerical sex abuse in Lourdes before travelling on to Metz in northeastern France on Monday.

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Sep 27, 2026 · byEuronews

France: Pope Leo XIV keeps visit focused on faith over politics

Pope Leo XIV has declined a state dinner, the Legion of Honour and a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, keeping his four-day France visit centred on its apostolic mission despite official talks at the Élysée. While the Vatican cited scheduling reasons, some observers see a desire to emphasise the trip's spiritual focus, even as the pontiff is set to address European security and peace during his stop in Metz.

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Sep 25, 2026 · byFrance 24

REPLAY : Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for four-day visit

Pope Leo XIV has landed at Paris Orly Airport for the start of his four-day visit to France. A welcoming ceremony was held on the tarmac in the presence of President Emmanuel Macron, marking the beginning of a programme combining diplomatic meetings with major public events across Paris, Lourdes and Metz.

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Sep 25, 2026 · byFrance 24

Pope Leo XIV's Paris agenda includes Macron meeting and Notre-Dame visit

Paris is making final preparations for Pope Leo XIV's first official visit to the French capital in 18 years, with volunteers welcoming crowds ahead of his four-day trip. His programme includes meetings with President Emmanuel Macron and UNESCO, a popemobile procession, a prayer service at Notre-Dame, a youth vigil at the Stade de France, and a mass at Place de la Concorde expected to draw up to one million people before he continues to Lourdes and Metz.

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Sep 25, 2026 · byFrance 24

Pope Leo visits France for first papal visit in 18 years – Europe live

The pope will deliver a landmark speech on AI development and discuss Europe’s future Pope Leo will visit France this weekend, the first papal state visit to the country in 18 years, beginning with Paris today. During the visit, Leo is expected to seek to repair the Catholic Church’s standing after abuse scandals in the country , as well as deliver a landmark speech on AI development at Unesco and talk about Europe’s future in Metz, with some other European leaders expected to attend. Continue reading...

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Sep 25, 2026 · byThe Guardian