Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to Lampedusa island
- Posted on July 4, 2026
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Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to Lampedusa island
Pope Leo XIV visited the island, a key destination for those risking the perilous Mediterranean crossing from Africa to Europe, and delivered a speech calling on the US and EU to change their migration strategies.