# France's religious leaders call for peace and dialogue

> French religious leaders issue Metz Appeal urging peace, reconciliation and dialogue amid global crises
- Title: France's religious leaders call for peace and dialogue
- Summary: French religious leaders issue Metz Appeal urging peace, reconciliation and dialogue amid global crises Religious leaders in France commit to building peace…
- Keywords: france, metz appeal, pope leo xiv, religious leaders, peace, reconciliation, dialogue, ecological instability, technological transformations, human dignity, hate speech, attacks on worship sites
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-09/france-religious-leaders-appeal-peace-pope-leo-xiv.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-09-28T08:52:55.388+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: france, metz appeal, pope leo xiv, religious leaders, peace, reconciliation, dialogue, ecological instability, technological transformations, human dignity, hate speech, attacks on worship sites
## France's religious leaders
French religious leaders affirm commitment to serving the whole human family through dialogue and peace efforts

> We affirm together that neither the name of God nor any religious truth or spiritual tradition may ever be invoked to justify violence and hatred
## Metz Appeal
The Metz Appeal calls for dialogue, reconciliation and peace amid war, inequality and ecological instability
## Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes peace requires justice, dignity and shared care for our common home
## Hate speech and attacks
Religious leaders condemn hate speech and attacks on worship sites in France due to origin or faith
## Peace building
Religious leaders commit to education, reconciliation and building a culture of peace through community action
## Three commitments
Leaders pledge sustained dialogue, intergenerational understanding and shared commitment to justice and peace

> no lasting peace can be built without others or against them
## Key takeaway

Religious leaders in France commit to building peace through dialogue, education and shared responsibility