Pope Leo XIV Urges Dialogue in Europe

Pope Leo XIV paid special tribute to the legacy of Robert Schuman, one of the fathers of Europe, at the center named after him and in the Moselle region.

Schuman's declaration, issued on May 9, 1950, was the starting point and a milestone for European integration, and his hometown, Metz, is also the historical center where the spirit of European integration began.

Europe, which has grown by embracing diverse cultures such as Germanic and Slavic, has continuously renewed its historical and cultural identity through encounters with others.

It expanded by embracing diverse cultures such as Germanic and Slavic, and through repeated crises and growth, it has been creatively renewed through encounters with others.

Saint Benedict, proclaimed the patron saint of Europe by the Pope in 1964, laid the cornerstone of European civilization by contributing to the development of education, medicine, law, science, and architecture centered around monastic communities.

Christianity established the core principles of modern Europe by advocating human equality and dignity, and the value of labor.

Furthermore, Christian love and charity formed the basis of solidarity among community members and social relationships.

Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union encourages open, transparent, and regular dialogue with churches, which serves as a core social value of Europe.

Even within the non-religious nature of state institutions, the autonomy of churches and freedom of worship must be respected.

Europe, a multicultural society, must heed Pope Francis's advice to rediscover its roots and pursue harmony beyond conflict.

Pope Francis's warning that emphasizing only rights can lead to neglecting community responsibilities and solidarity remains valid.

All humans must connect their rights and duties with others and the community within a social context.

Many migrants who have come to Europe fleeing war and poverty need dignified treatment and legal protection.

Beyond mere reception, efforts to integrate others as if they were one's own family are important, and accepting migrants is also a historic opportunity for new peoples and cultures to meet and create new roots.

His convictions, based on Christian values, built a bridge of peace and fraternity in an era rampant with vengeance.

Concern was expressed today about the recurrence of war on the European continent, accompanied by the sacrifice of innocent civilians.

The 1950 Schuman Declaration remains a key guideline for maintaining peace and calls for Europe's vibrant contribution.

Peace should not be dismissed as mere naive idealism.

Peace should not be interpreted as mere naive idealism (irenicism), and the pursuit of peace worldwide is a difficult process requiring patience.

This is a time that calls for an active stance towards peace, beyond preventing the spread of war.

Only adherence to international law and multilateralism can curb the desire for dominance, which is a source of conflict.

The only way to resolve conflict is adherence to international law and the establishment of a multilateral system.

European civilization teaches the value of time and patience more than immediate results, and requires realism and courage.

It is important to reject violent logic in families, schools, and society as a whole, and to act as agents protecting the dignity of life.

He encouraged them to reject violent logic in families, schools, and society as a whole, protect the dignity of life, and fulfill their social responsibilities.

He urged the younger generation to overcome hatred and fear, restore Christian fraternity, and build the Europe of today and tomorrow.

The younger generation must confront the logic of violence and oppression, cast aside fears of the future, and fulfill the mission of protecting the dignity of life from conception to natural death.

He urged them not to succumb to the logic of violence and oppression, to cast aside fears of the future, and to protect the dignity of life from conception to natural death.

It is expected that Europe will further develop when such young people become the builders of the community.