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In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of the disabled and vulnerable
Pope Leo XIV blessed a young man with disabilities during a Mass at Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Metz, France, on September 28, 2026, as part of his four-day apostolic journey to the country. His defense of life addressed some of Europe's most contentious social questions with a humble and measured manner, distinguishing his message from past 'culture wars.
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