Pope: Wars are senseless; Russia and Ukraine should sit down to talk

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 … Continue reading “Pope: Wars are senseless; Russia and Ukraine should sit down to talk”

‘Vive le Pape!’ – With Pope Leo in Metz

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: The future of Europe is not found in uniformity but in the harmony of differences

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. … Continue reading “Pope: The future of Europe is not found in uniformity but in the harmony of differences”

Why Pope Leo chose Metz

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