00:00Pope Leo XIV has praised multilateralism as, quote,
00:05the best defense against the desire for dominance in a speech in the French city of Metz.
00:10The pontiff lamented a world marked by conflict from war and hunger to deteriorating personal relations,
00:18describing an increasingly uncivilized climate.
00:21Speaking in a city that is closely associated with European reconciliation,
00:26Pope Leo said Europe could break this vicious cycle by reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law and dialogue.
01:08The choice of Metz as the venue for the Pope's address was rich in European symbolism.
01:15Located in France's northeastern Lorraine region,
01:18the city is affiliated with Robert Schumann, one of the founding fathers of European integration.
01:24But Metz's history also reflects the conflicts that shaped modern Europe.
01:29The city changed hands several times between France and Germany.
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