Pope Leo XIV concluded a visit to France on Monday with a speech in Metz, in which he urged religious leaders to preach messages of peace and unity, according to The Hill, Newsmax and The Washington Times.
The pope recalled the forces of dialogue that contributed to Europe's post-World War II integration, according to The Washington Times.
According to France 24, Pope Leo warned that relations between nations were becoming 'increasingly uncivilised', with people boasting of 'lies and deceit', and he urged Europe to help 'break this cycle'.
France 24's Angela Diffley described the trip overall as a 'hugely successful' visit to France.
How each side covered it
Center
- France 24 reported the pope warned relations between nations were becoming 'increasingly uncivilised.'
- France 24 quoted the pope urging Europe to 'break this cycle' of lies and deceit.
- France 24 described the visit as 'hugely successful.'
- The Hill reported the pope urged religious leaders to preach peace and recalled the foundations of European unity.
“Pope wraps up 'hugely successful' France visit with Metz speech” — France 24
Right
- Newsmax and The Washington Times reported the pope urged religious leaders in France to preach peace.
- The Washington Times noted the pope recalled the forces of dialogue that aided Europe's post-World War II integration.
- Coverage focused on the conclusion of the pope's visit to France.
“Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders on Monday to preach messages of peace and unity as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces of dialogue that contributed to Europe's post-World War II integration.” — The Washington Times
Questions readers ask
What did Pope Leo XIV say during his visit to France?
Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders to preach messages of peace and unity, referencing the dialogue that helped build Europe's post-World War II integration. According to France 24, he also warned that relations between nations were becoming 'increasingly uncivilised.'
Where did the pope give his final speech of the trip?
Pope Leo XIV gave his concluding speech in Metz, France, on Monday, marking the end of his visit to the country.
How was the visit received according to news coverage?
France 24's Angela Diffley described the trip as a 'hugely successful' visit to France, though this characterization was not reported by other outlets.
What did center- and right-leaning outlets focus on regarding this event?
Center and right-leaning outlets, including The Hill, Newsmax and The Washington Times, focused on the pope's call for religious leaders to preach peace and his references to Europe's post-war unity.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningPope urges Europe to draw from Christian roots to confront thirst for domination driving wars
- France 24CenterPope to speak on united Europe from French border town
- ReutersCenterMacron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits
- The HillCenterPope urges religious leaders in France to preach peace as he recalls foundations of European unity
- The Straits TimesCenterMacron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits
- BreitbartRight-leaningPope Leo Urges Europe to Remember and Embrace Its Christian Heritage
- NewsmaxRight-leaningPope Urges Religious Leaders in France to Preach Peace as he Recalls Foundations of European Unity
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningPope urges religious leaders in France to preach peace as he recalls foundations of European unity