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Pope Leo XIV urges peace and compromise in Europe during Metz speech
Pope Leo XIV called for peace in Europe and urged compromise during a speech in Metz. On the final day of his visit to France, he praised Robert Schuman’s gradual approach but did not mention Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Pope Leo XIV called for peace in Europe and urged compromise during a speech in Metz on the final day of his visit to France.
The pontiff praised the gradual, step-by-step approach associated with Robert Schuman, one of the architects of what later became the European Union.
Schuman’s gradual approach
Leo XIV presented gradual cooperation as an example for pursuing peace and agreement in Europe. He did not mention Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the speech.
What we know
- Pope Leo XIV urged peace and compromise in Europe during a speech in Metz.
- The address came on the final day of his visit to France.
- Leo XIV praised Robert Schuman’s gradual, step-by-step approach.
- The speech did not mention Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that pope Leo XIV urged peace and compromise in Europe during a speech in Metz.
- Reporting from Le Monde International is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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