Pope Leo XIV travels to Spain’s Canary Islands, where he focuses on the danger and human impact of migration journeys by sea. Multiple outlets report that he arrives for the final leg of a weeklong trip to Spain, flying from Barcelona to the archipelago. In the Canary Islands, he meets migrants and people involved in assisting arrivals, with coverage describing a meeting with around 1,000 migrants on Gran Canaria. Several reports say many of those he meets survived hazardous Atlantic crossings as they attempt to reach Europe. The Pope calls for a more humane and respectful approach toward migrants, emphasizing human rights and dignity and urging legal and safe pathways for immigration. Some accounts also describe him holding public religious events during the visit, including an open-air mass attended by thousands. In addition to addressing migration, he also highlights broader concerns about escalating conflict and the resulting strain on global life, presenting migration as part of a wider crisis. Other reporting notes that he urges migrants to integrate within host communities, framing shared humanity as central to the message.