Pope Leo in Metz: Interreligious and “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity” Meeting | Sept 28, 2026
Description: Watch live as Pope Leo XIV takes part in two events at the Robert Schuman Congress Center in Metz.
The Holy Father will first attend an interreligious meeting with representatives of different faiths. Following a group photograph and musical introduction, representatives of the religious communities will read the Appeal of Metz, followed by an address from Pope Leo XIV.
The second event, “At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity,” will bring together Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline and French President Emmanuel Macron. The program includes welcome remarks, a video presentation dedicated to Europe, the European Anthem and another address by the Holy Father.
Credit: Vatican Media
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Timestamps:
00:00 Pope Leo arrives in Metz
18:04 Pope Leo arrives at Interreligious meeting
31:00 The Metz' Appeal
41:00 Pope Leo's Address at Interreligious Meeting
47:00 Signing of the Metz' Appeal
50:00 Pope Leo departs Interreligious Meeting
53:38 Musical Performance
01:23:11 “At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity”
01:26:44 Arrival of EU Leaders and Dignitaries
1:36:18 Pope Leo arrives at “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity”
1:39:50 Address by President Macron
1:50:48 Address by Cardinal Aveline
1:59:28 Video Presentation “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity”
2:01:15 Pope Leo's Address “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity”
2:24:20 Standing Ovation
2:26:52 Pope Leo departs “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity” Close description
The Holy Father will first attend an interreligious meeting with representatives of different faiths. Following a group photograph and musical introduction, representatives of the religious communities will read the Appeal of Metz, followed by an address from Pope Leo XIV.
The second event, “At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity,” will bring together Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline and French President Emmanuel Macron. The program includes welcome remarks, a video presentation dedicated to Europe, the European Anthem and another address by the Holy Father.
Credit: Vatican Media
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Timestamps:
00:00 Pope Leo arrives in Metz
18:04 Pope Leo arrives at Interreligious meeting
31:00 The Metz' Appeal
41:00 Pope Leo's Address at Interreligious Meeting
47:00 Signing of the Metz' Appeal
50:00 Pope Leo departs Interreligious Meeting
53:38 Musical Performance
01:23:11 “At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity”
01:26:44 Arrival of EU Leaders and Dignitaries
1:36:18 Pope Leo arrives at “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity”
1:39:50 Address by President Macron
1:50:48 Address by Cardinal Aveline
1:59:28 Video Presentation “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity”
2:01:15 Pope Leo's Address “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity”
2:24:20 Standing Ovation
2:26:52 Pope Leo departs “Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity” Close description