Pope Leo XIV Visits Lampedusa, Delivers Message on Migrant Protection

Pope Leo XIV made a significant visit to Lampedusa, choosing the island over Washington D.C. on US Independence Day. During his visit, he delivered a powerful and symbolic message emphasizing the importance of protecting migrants.

5 Jul, 15:59 — 5 Jul, 15:59

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Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, delivers powerful and symbolic message to 'protect migrants'

13 years after his predecessor, Pope Francis, on Saturday, the pontiff traveled to Lampedusa, a small Italian island that symbolizes the tragedy of migrants who die trying to cross the Mediterranean. For Pope Leo XIV, choosing to go there as Donald Trump's US celebrates its 250th anniversary was a statement in itself.

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