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.
Pope Leo XIV visits Spain’s Canary Islands to meet migrants and urge humane treatment
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 tr...
- Pope Leo XIV visits Spain’s Canary Islands as part of a weeklong trip focused on migration issues.
- He meets migrants who traveled by sea after dangerous Atlantic crossings, with one report citing about 1,000 people.
- The Pope urges humane treatment, respect for human rights and dignity, and support for legal and safe immigration pathways.
- His visit includes meetings with volunteers and groups that assist newly arrived migrants.
- Reports describe public religious events during the stay, including a large open-air mass on Gran Canaria.
Pope Leo XIV renewed his support for migrants on Friday in the Canary Islands, saying "all of us are migrants" and urged newcomers to do their part to integrate, on the final day of a weeklong visit to Spain focused on migration issues.
2 months agoPope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.
2 months agoPope Leo XIV visited Spain's Canary Islands to meet with migrants, calling for legal and safe immigration pathways after criticizing Europe's policies.
2 months agoLeo XIV visits Gran Canaria to meet migrants and volunteers in Arguineguín before leading a large open-air mass attended by thousands on the island.
2 months agoPope Leo XIV arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday to meet migrants, many of whom survived a dangerous Atlantic crossing to reach the archipelago.
2 months agoABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo set off on Thursday for the final leg of his visit to Spain, flying from Barcelona to the Canary Islands, where he will meet migrants who have braved dangerous Atlantic waters as he urges the world to treat immigrants more humanely. The stop in the Spanish archipelago off the western coast of Africa is a centrepiece of the pope's week-long tour of Spain, in which he has also warned that escalating conflicts have pushed the world into a profound crisis. Juan Carlos Lorenzo, coordinator of the Spanish Commission for Refugees in the Canary Islands, told Reuters that Leo's visit to the Canaries, where the pope will meet with around 1,000 migrants on Friday, is a "significant milestone." "It will serve as a strong affirmation of the defense of human rights, respect, and the dignity that all people deserve, regardless of their origin," said Lorenzo. Leo was due to land on Gran Canaria, one of the main islands, around 10:50 a.m. (0950 GMT). On arrival, he will meet with several groups that help recently arrived migrants before laying flowers at a memorial to
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