“It Is Not True That Those Who Seek Revenge Are Stronger” — Pope Leo XIV Ends His France Journey in Metz

Hours after preaching against revenge, the first American pope pushed back on Nvidia’s chief over AI regulation and called Germany’s far-right religion “not an authentic expression of Christianity.”

Pope Leo XIV delivers the homily during Mass at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Metz, France, on Sept. 28, 2026, the final day of his four-day apostolic journey to France. He told the congregation that reconciliation takes “the courage to break the chains of resentment.” (Christian Hartmann / Reuters via OSV News)

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