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The detailed program of the Pope's visit to Metz

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The Pope leaves Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport at 7.40am, arrives in Metz at 9.20am, participates in an interreligious meeting at 10am and a meeting on the roots of Europe at 11am, celebrates Mass in St.
Stephen's Cathedral at 4pm, leaves Metz at 6.30pm and arrives in Rome at 8.50pm.

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The Pope is making a pastoral visit to France, with a stop in Metz, a city located in the Grand Est region.

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The Pope's day begins at 7.40am, with departure by plane from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées international airport towards Metz. Arrival at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine International Airport is scheduled for 9.20am. At 10am, at the "Robert Schuman" Congress Center in Metz, the pontiff takes part in an interreligious meeting, a moment of dialogue and discussion between representatives of different religious confessions. Following this, at 11am, again at the Congress Center, the meeting "At the roots of Europe for peace and unity" will be held, dedicated to the themes of peace, unity and the spiritual and cultural roots of Europe. In the afternoon, at 4 pm, the Pope will preside over the Holy Mass in the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Metz. At the end of the visit, at 6.30pm, a farewell ceremony will be held at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine International Airport. At 7pm the Pope will leave by plane for Rome. Arrival at Fiumicino airport is scheduled for 8.50pm.

Open Questions

What were the specific topics covered during the interreligious meeting?
Who were the representatives of the different religious confessions present at the meeting?
What was the number of participants at the Mass celebrated in St. Stephen's Cathedral?