Pope Leo XIV honors Venerable Robert Schuman in Metz during France visit
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Pope Leo XIV honored Venerable Robert Schuman during his apostolic visit to France on Monday, September 28, 2026, by traveling to Metz in northeastern France. The Diocese of Metz linked the visit to Schuman’s legacy as a founding father of Europe, whose tomb lies in Scy-Chazelles, a suburb of Metz.
Bishop Matthieu Rougé of Nanterre, whose mother served as Schuman’s assistant, called the papal stop both a surprise and a joy. Schuman, he said, embodies a capacity for Christian commitment and service to the common good, describing him as “almost like a monk in politics, profoundly rooted in faith and spiritual life.” Rougé noted Schuman’s creativity in building Europe and his prophetic vision for peace.
The bishop added that the choice of Moselle, where Metz is located, may signal the pope’s intent to remind Europeans of their vocation to foster peace, culture, and respect for human dignity. He compared it to Pope Francis’ 2014 visit to Strasbourg, which also focused on Europe’s spiritual and ethical heritage.
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