Pope Leo XIV spent yesterday in Lampedusa, the Italian island at the heart of Europe’s migration crisis, honouring the thousands of migrants who have lost their lives attempting to cross the Mediterranean in search of safety and opportunity. The visit, which coincided with US Independence Day, saw the first American-born pope pray at the island’s migrant
Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe's migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom and prosperity. While the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa. His trip to the migration frontline was a stark message to both EU and US leaders in a period of both growing intolerance and indifference. The Catholic
