Pope Leo traveled to Lampedusa to honor migrants who died crossing the Mediterranean and urge Europe and the United States to uphold the dignity of migrants. The U.S.-born pope also marked America’s 250th anniversary with remarks praising its history of welcoming newcomers.
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Pope Leo XIV used a visit to Lampedusa to urge Europe to protect and integrate migrants while supporting development in their countries of origin. His appeal came as Europe and the United States place growing emphasis on tougher border controls, detention and deportations.