Pope Léon XIV concluded his four-day visit to France on Monday, September 28, with a final day in Metz, the capital of the Moselle department. During his time in Metz, the pope participated in an interreligious meeting, gave a speech on the European construction as a source of peace, and held a final mass at the Saint-Étienne Cathedral. French President Emmanuel Macron, who had not attended earlier religious ceremonies during the pope's visit, rearranged his schedule to attend the mass in Metz, as confirmed by the Élysée Palace. The interreligious meeting took place at the Robert-Schuman Convention Center in Metz, where representatives of the main religions in France gathered. Participants included Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline for Catholics, Christian Krieger for Protestants, Grand Rabbi Haïm Korsia for the Jewish community, Chems-Eddine Hafiz for Muslims, Bishop Dimitrios for Orthodox Christians, and Antony Boussemart for Buddhists. A joint declaration was signed after the meeting, reflecting a shared commitment to peace and cooperation. Pope Léon XIV delivered a speech titled "At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity" in the presence of Macron and other European Union leaders. The speech focused on the Christian roots of Europe and the importance of peace and unity, referencing the legacy of Robert Schuman, a key figure in European integration. Schuman, who is being considered for sainthood, is buried in Metz, adding symbolic weight to the location of the event. The final mass at the Saint-Étienne Cathedral was expected to draw a large crowd, with more than 60,000 people anticipated in the city, many from neighboring countries. Due to the cathedral's limited capacity, the mass was to be broadcast on large screens. Macron was scheduled to accompany the pope to his plane at the Metz-Nancy-Lorraine airport in the evening, marking the end of the visit. The choice of Metz was emphasized for its historical significance, particularly its role in Franco-German reconciliation and its connection to the European project. The French Bishops' Conference highlighted the importance of the visit in promoting reconciliation and peace in today's geopolitical climate.