Pope Leo XIV Urges European Leaders to Protect and Integrate Migrants During Lampedusa Visit
Pope Leo XIV visited the Italian island of Lampedusa on July 4 to advocate for the dignity and protection of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. During his visit to the gateway island, the Pope urged European nations to do more to support those arriving by boat. He specifically called for increased integration efforts and better protections for people seeking safety in Europe. The first American pope chose the holiday to pray for migrants who died while seeking freedom and prosperity. He issued a plea for compassion and generosity toward newcomers, highlighting the human cost of current immigration policies. His visit emphasizes the need for a unified European response to the ongoing humanitarian situation in the Mediterranean.
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