Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier
4 Jul 2026, 15:15 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
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Pope Leo XIV has travelled to the Italian island of Lampedusa, one of Europe's main gateways for migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In a powerful appeal, the pontiff urged Europe to do more to protect and integrate those fleeing conflict and poverty.