Posted on 09/28/2026 05:33 AM ()
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.
Posted on 09/28/2026 03:56 AM ()
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.
Posted on 09/28/2026 03:21 AM ()
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.”
Posted on 09/28/2026 02:38 AM ()
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.
Posted on 09/28/2026 01:53 AM ()
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.”
Posted on 09/27/2026 23:51 PM ()
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.
Posted on 09/27/2026 23:46 PM ()
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.
Posted on 09/27/2026 21:25 PM ()
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.
Posted on 09/27/2026 20:41 PM ()
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.
Posted on 09/27/2026 20:40 PM ()
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.
