Pope Leo XIV used the close of his apostolic journey to France to urge caution over what he described as the illusion of rearmament, according to DW.com. The pope also appealed for peace and unity across Europe, DW.com and El Mundo reported.
Speaking at the end of the trip, Leo XIV called for European values to be upheld at a time when international relations are becoming increasingly barbaric, according to EL PAÍS. The remarks were delivered as his visit to France concluded.
Cardinal Bustillo framed the journey as a call to freedom and hope, Vatican News reported. The pope's message combined his appeal on rearmament with a broader push for European unity, per DW.com and El Mundo.
The visit placed the pope's concerns about security policy and continental cooperation side by side with the themes of his apostolic trip. Coverage of his closing remarks came from multiple outlets, including DW.com, El Mundo, EL PAÍS, La Vanguardia and Vatican News.
What to watch next is how European officials and institutions respond to the pope's warning on rearmament and his appeal for unity.
