Pope Léon XIV to Address Europe at Metz, Symbolic Altar from German Cannons

Pope Léon XIV will deliver a speech on Europe at the Robert-Schuman Center in Metz, with French President Macron and other heads of state expected. The visit carries symbolic weight as the Pope will celebrate Mass on an altar made from bronze of former German cannons, underscoring themes of reconciliation and peace. The list of attending heads of state remains unconfirmed, and the Pope's specific policy messages are not yet known.