Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier

Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier | Africanews

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.

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Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the world of culture at the Leon XIV Campus of the National University in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

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Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier | Africanews

Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier | Africanews

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