Pope Leo visits the port of Arguineguín in Spain’s Canary Islands, an area frequently described as a flashpoint of the Mediterranean migration crisis. Multiple outlets report that the pope speaks directly to migrants and holds meetings at the port that include representatives from non-governmental organizations. Speaking in connection with the humanitarian situation, he delivers a message that human dignity does not depend on nationality or legal status, saying that “human dignity has no passport.” DW adds that he criticizes the inconsistency of claiming to uphold dignity while deaths occur in the Mediterranean, describing it as an “unmarked grave.” The New York Post similarly frames the visit as a call to recognize migrants’ rights and humanity, including language about bowing to their dignity. Al Jazeera reports the pope’s meeting with migrants and NGOs at the port, which is often labeled the “dock of shame.” Across the coverage, the visit is presented as a public appeal for greater attention to migrants’ treatment and the ethical responsibilities of European leaders.