Pope Leo XIV visits Canary Islands to highlight migration reality

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday, June 11, as part of a visit spanning June 6-12. On Grand Canary Island, he met with migrants who had survived dangerous Atlantic crossings. The Pope delivered a political message, aiming to "shine a light on the reality of migration" and condemn "indifference" towards those seeking refuge. He stressed that "we cannot get used to counting the dead." This visit fulfilled a wish of his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had planned a similar journey. The Pope's statements echoed those made by Pope Francis during his 2013 visit to Lampedusa.

Sources: Le Monde