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(Catholic World Report)In Metz, Pope Leo steps into Europe’s deepening divide over immigration

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2026-09-27
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Catholic World Report
Summary
During his first apostolic visit to France, Pope Leo XIV faces growing divisions over immigration in Europe and within the Catholic Church. After visiting a migrant support center in Paris on September 26, he is scheduled to address European peace and unity in Metz on September 28.

While continuing Pope Francis’ emphasis on protecting migrants, Leo also recognizes nations’ right to regulate immigration and migrants’ responsibility to respect their host countries’ laws and cultures. He stresses the right not to migrate and the importance of preserving the cultural identity of receiving societies.

His approach reflects Catholic teaching, which combines the moral duty to welcome migrants with the legitimate authority of governments to regulate immigration for the common good. His upcoming address may clarify how he intends to reconcile migrant protection, social integration, and national sovereignty amid Europe’s increasingly polarized immigration debate.
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