In Metz, Leo XIV Calls Religious Leaders to Promote Peace and Dialogue

Pope Leo XIV, during his four-day visit to France, called on religious leaders in Metz to make dialogue a shield against violence and polarization. He condemned the use of God's name to justify violence, emphasizing that it profanes His name and degrades human dignity. He also urged Europe to reconnect with the spirit of dialogue that helped rebuild the continent after World War II, during an interfaith meeting near the borders with Luxembourg and Germany, held at a conference center named after Robert Schuman.