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Pope Leo XIV warns against European far-right and military rearmament
Following an apostolic visit to France, Pope Leo XIV issued several warnings regarding the political and social landscape of Europe. During a press conference on his return flight from Metz, the Pope stated that the rise of far-right groups in Europe, specifically noting the growth of parties like Alternative für Deutschland in Germany, does not represent an authentic expression of Christianity. He noted that both Catholic and Protestant leaders in Germany have expressed similar views regarding the improper association of certain political positions with religious identity.
The Pontiff urged a return to Gospel values centered on compassion and understanding rather than hate and division. He also issued a sharp warning against the 'illusion of rearmament' in Europe, arguing that increasing military spending is not a path to peace. Instead, he suggested that resources currently allocated to the arms industry could be better used to address urgent social issues such as hunger, unemployment, and housing shortages.
In Metz, the Pope emphasized the importance of European unity and the legacy of Robert Schuman, calling for dialogue and the respect of international law to prevent conflict. He condemned the use of God's name to justify violence or oppression, describing such actions as a profanation of the divine.
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Alternative for Germany · Alternative für Deutschland · Catholic Church · Emmanuel Macron · European Union · Metz · Pope Leo XIV · Protestant Church · Robert Schuman
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV suggested that military spending should be redirected to social issues like hunger and unemployment. www.cmjornal.pt · poa24horas.com.br · www.lastampa.it
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Pope called for a return to Gospel values centered on compassion and understanding rather than hate and division. br.paipee.com · www.lanotteonline.it · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.gazetaweb.com · +6 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Pope declared that using God's name to justify violence or oppression is a profanation. newsprima.it · www.brasil247.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Pope expressed interest in analyzing if there is a link between the decline of churchgoers and the rise of far-right groups in Germany. br.paipee.com · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · www.metropoles.com · ilheuseventos.com.br · +3 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV stated that the rise of far-right groups in Europe does not represent an authentic expression of Christianity. newsprima.it · br.paipee.com · www.lanotteonline.it · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +8 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV warned against the 'illusion of rearmament' in Europe. eurofocus.adnkronos.com · poa24horas.com.br · www.lastampa.it · www.cmjornal.pt · newsprima.it