Church of the Holy Spirit

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.

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As Pope Leo XIV meets with French religious leaders in Metz, representatives of various religions release an appeal for sustained dialogue and efforts for peace in the world.

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On World Day of Migrants and Refugees, the Catholic Church in Kenya has called for renewed commitment to the dignity, protection and rights of refugees, migrants and displaced children, urging society to see every child not as a statistic but as a person deserving care, safety and opportunities to thrive.

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As Pope Leo XIV visits the French border city of Metz, we recall the legacy of Venerable Robert Schuman, one of the founders of the European Union, who worked tirelessly for peace and the common good after World War II.

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As Metz welcomes Pope Leo XIV, a young Catholic professional who lives and works in the eastern French city tells Vatican News that Pope Leo is especially appreciated for 'truly caring for young Catholics,' and for his commitment to peace in Europe and throughout the world.

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Highlights from Pope Leo's third day in France, in which he met with bishops, the sick, and abuse victims, celebrated Mass, and took part in a torchlight procession with 50,000 pilgrims.

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After meeting for two hours with Pope Leo XIV in Lourdes, seven survivors of clerical sexual abuse speak to the press about their experiences and the Pope’s empathy and concern for those who have suffered the scrouge of abuse.

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Pope Leo XIV prays the rosary with thousands of pilgrims in Lourdes, and participates in a torchlit procession that illuminates the night sky.

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Pope Leo brings his visit to Lourdes to an end with a candlelit procession through the heart of the Marian shrine, urging the faithful to persevere on their journey, inspired by the Immaculate Conception.

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Pope Leo XIV meets in Lourdes, France, with seven victims of clerical sexual abuse, and expresses his closeness to those who suffer the “wound of abuse.”

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