Pope Urges Religious Leaders in France to Preach Peace as He Recalls Foundations of European Unity – WTOP News
The pope cited dialogue as a path to peace and said religions must protect human dignity and support the vulnerable.
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In Metz, the pope called on religious leaders to reject any justification of violence in the name of God. Leo XIV must also devote his last day in France to the peace and future of Europe. ...
Pope urges religious leaders in France to preach peace as he recalls foundations of European unity – WTOP News
METZ, France (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders on Monday to preach messages of peace and unity as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces of dialogue that contributed to Europe’s post-World War II integration. Leo traveled to the eastern city of Metz, near the border with Luxembourg and...
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Pope Leo XIV, center, arrives, with, from left, Christian Krieger, president of the Protestant Federation of France, Bishop Dimitrios (Ploumis), the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of France, Haïm Korsia, Chief Rabbi of France, President of the French Bishops' Conference, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Anthony Boussemart, representing French Buddhists, and Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, prefect …
Pope in Metz: God never inspires anything that disfigures human dignity
Meeting with representatives of various religions in the French city of Metz, Pope Leo XIV praises efforts to engage in interreligious dialogue, recalling that God’s name must never be invoked to justify violence or oppression. Read all
At the Robert Schuman Convention Centre, this Monday morning in Metz, the pope addressed representatives of different religious traditions.
Religions are meant to disarm hearts and words, build peace, and protect life, said Leo XIV during an interreligious meeting in Metz. The Pope emphasized that dialogue does not weaken identity, and that invoking God's name to justify violence or oppression is a "profanation of that name." The Holy Father also cited the Venerable Servant of God Robert Schuman as an example of a man who was capable of transforming. The article, "Pope Leo XIV in Me…
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