Macron and Pope Leo XIV Call for Middle East Peace in First Vatican Meeting
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Updated · Euronews · Apr 10
Macron and Pope Leo XIV Call for Middle East Peace in First Vatican Meeting
52 articles · Updated · Euronews · Apr 10
French President Emmanuel Macron met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican for their first face-to-face talks.
Their discussions focused on the Middle East conflict, with both leaders urging de-escalation and a diplomatic solution, while criticising US President Trump's approach.
Macron invited the US-born pontiff to France, as both leaders emphasised the importance of dialogue amid ongoing global tensions and humanitarian crises.
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