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Leo the moderate? Pope in France defends EU values

There's a new pope in town and he's got very different ideas on what France's far right calls the defense of Christian civilisation. Leo XIV is concluding his trip to France in the eastern city of Metz, which is closely associated with a founding father of present-day European federalism, Robert…

France 24 · Sep 28

Pope's France Tour Ends in Metz: Peace Call, Cathedral Mass, Flight to Rome

Pope Leo XIV closes his France tour in Metz today with an interreligious peace call, a 4 p.m. cathedral Mass and an evening flight to Rome.

Latin Times · Sep 28

Pope Leo wraps up France visit, urging Europe to help combat 'lies and deceit'

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…

France 24 · Sep 28

French church abuse victims praise Pope Leo for 'extraordinary' empathy

French victims of clerical abuse called their meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Sunday "extraordinary", praising him for listening deeply to their experiences. The Pope said he was committed to preventing further harm.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28

Pope urges religious leaders in France to preach peace as he recalls foundations of European unity

Pope Leo XIV is urging religious leaders in France to preach messages of peace and unity

The Independent UK · Sep 28

🔴 Pope Leo leaves France after ending four-day visit with plea for Europe to foster global dialogue

Leo XIV said parts of the Catholic Church have sometimes "as a system been abusive", following his meeting with several victims of clerical sex abuse in France.

France 24 · Sep 28

Poland scrambles military aircraft in response to Russian strikes on western Ukraine – as it happened

Poland’s centre for security upgraded a upgraded a warning to ‘threat of an air attack’ and told residents in eastern Poland to shelter

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

‘Truly special’: worshippers react to Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Lourdes

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes during his four-day visit to France. Worshippers describe the occasion as emotional and unforgettable, with some saying the Pope’s presence offers a rare opportunity for those unable to travel to meet him.

Euronews · Sep 28

Why is the EU looking for associate members? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Commission opened the door for Canada to become its first-ever “associate member” as both parties want to reduce dependence on the US. But what's behind the proposal? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Euronews · Sep 28

Ukraine funding gap looms over Brussels defence talks

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn with your Monday newsletter from Brussels. Today: the question of Ukraine's funding gap looms over EU defence talks, and the bloc's energy chief cautions over low energy storage. Let’s dive in.

Euronews · Sep 28