In Metz, Pope Leo Steps Into Europe’s Deepening Divide Over Immigration

Pope Leo XIV walks with the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the first lady of France, Brigitte Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Sept. 25, 2026.

As Leo prepares to reach Metz, at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, what message will he offer about welcoming the stranger and the consequences of mass immigration?

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