Pope Leo XIV urges European leaders to defend multilateralism during address at Metz

Metz, Sep 28 (UNI) Giving a speech from the French city of Metz, Pope Leo XIV urged European leaders to defend the international rules-based order and praised multilateralism as "the best defence against the desire for dominance." Speaking from the birthplace of Robert Schuman, one of the primary architects of the European Union, the American-born Pope warned of a world increasingly marked by war, hunger, deteriorating relationships and what he described as an "increasingly uncivilised" climate. He also criticised the "lies and deception" he said were driving growing distrust between citizens and governments. "Europe can break this cycle by upholding…