Pope Leo XIV Calls Europe to Christian Roots to Combat Wars

On September 28, 2026, Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to confront the desire for domination driving contemporary wars. The pontiff delivered his most politically explicit message during a France visit.

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Pope wraps up France trip with most overtly political message of trip

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Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to blunt the “desire for domination” driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to the continent's peaceful integration and made his post overtly political message of his trip.