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Leo the moderate? Pope in France defends EU values

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Pope Leo the 14th visited Metz in September 2026 to address the French government's defense of Christian civilization. He defended the European Union's human rights framework against far-right rhetoric, emphasizing that Europe's roots are Christian and that the EU model transcends 'us versus them' ideology. The Pope highlighted the tension between 'might is right' and international law, stating that the EU model prioritizes human rights over national sovereignty. This visit occurred during the Pope's final trip to France, where he met with Maurice Schumann, a founding father of present-day European federalism.

Key points

• Pope Leo the 14th visited Metz in September 2026 to address the French government's defense of Christian civilization.
• The Pope defended the European Union's human rights framework against far-right rhetoric, stating that the EU model prioritizes human rights over national sovereignty.

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The article provides limited context on the specific events of the Pope's trip, the nature of the French government's defense, and the broader implications of the Pope's statements on EU values.

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