Pope Leo urges Europe to defend multilateralism as global order crumbles
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Pope Leo XIV has praised multilateralism as “the best defence against the desire for dominance” in a speech in the French city of Metz.
The pontiff lamented a world marked by conflict, from war and hunger to deteriorating personal relations, describing an “increasingly uncivilised” climate.
He also criticised the “lies and deception” he said were fuelling growing distrust between citizens and governments.
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Pope Leo XIV has praised multilateralism as “the best defence against the desire for dominance” in a speech in the French city of Metz.
The pontiff lamented a world marked by conflict, from war and hunger to deteriorating personal relations, describing an “increasingly uncivilised” climate.
He also criticised the “lies and deception” he said were fuelling growing distrust between citizens and governments.