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Highlights from Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to France, including his meeting with President Macron, his visit to UNESCO, his Mass for 700,000 pilgrims in Paris, his prayer of the rosary with pilgrims in Lourdes, and his 'Roots of Europe' meeting in Metz. Read all
Speaking to journalists on the flight from Metz to Rome at the end of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV discusses conflicts and the economic interests that sustain them, saying the Church “continues to raise her voice in proclaiming the Gospel. A few are growing rich from the arms industry; these billions could be used to solve problems such as world hunger.” Read all
Vatican News correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov brings us into the lively atmosphere outside St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where crowds gathered in celebration and prayer for Pope Leo's Mass in the heart of the city. She also reflects on the fruits of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to France. Read all
Pope Leo XIV departs from France's northeastern city of Metz, bringing his fifth Apostolic Journey abroad to an end. Read all
The Holy See’s special envoy for humanitarian issues is in Russia for three days of institutional meetings focused on prisoners of war and children transferred from their places of origin. Read all
At the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Metz, Pope Leo celebrates Mass to close out his time in the city on the last day of his Apostolic Journey to France. In his homily, he stresses that choosing forgiveness and mercy over revenge and violence is not a path of weakness, but rather one of strength. Read all
The Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, D.C. calls for human dignity to guide the development of artificial intelligence and the treatment of migrants and refugees, urging solidarity and moral responsibility rooted in Catholic social teaching. Read all
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s call for Christians to pray the Rosary for peace and his invitation to “sacrifice certain positions for the greater good.” Read all
From inside the Schuman Center in Metz with Pope Leo, Vatican News correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov shares why the Pope chose this city, following in the footsteps of a founding father of the European Union, Venerable Robert Schuman. Read all
Pope Leo XIV addresses a meeting on “The Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity,” saying Europe’s Christian roots “help us understand more clearly that openness to the transcendent is always a constitutive part of the human person and a living source of civilization.” Read all
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
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. Read all
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. Read all
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. Read all
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. Read all
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. Read all