Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and tradition of dialogue to counter the "uncivilised" relations and "desire for domination" driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a four-day state visit to France that leaned heavily into politics and drew huge crowds at every turn.
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up a historic four-day visit to France on Monday after warning that relations between nations were becoming increasingly uncivilised and urging Europe to help break the spiral of "lies and deceit".