Pope Leo XIV Concludes French Visit in Metz

Metz underwent a significant transformation in preparation for Pope Leo XIV's arrival, with stringent security measures implemented across the city.

Barriers were erected around Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, and security forces described their deployment as 'ultra renforcé,' indicating a robust protection plan for the pontifical visit.

Schuman, a native of Metz, was a devout Catholic and a founding father of the European Union, whose commitment to European ideals resonated with the Pope's message of unity.

Pope Leo XIV embarked on a two-kilometer procession through the streets of Metz, culminating in a celebratory mass at the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne.

The mass drew an estimated 12,000 attendees, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who later accompanied the Pontiff to the airport, marking the end of the first papal visit to France in 18 years.