Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants

During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

Pope Leo XIV visited Arguineguín in Spain's Canary Islands, denouncing global indifference toward migrants and emphasizing that human dignity transcends borders.

Pope Leo XIV urged the Church in the Canary Islands to remain united in faith by embracing the Cross, deepening its Eucharistic life, and serving the most vulnerable with solidarity and hope.

Pope Leo XIV's visit to the Canary Islands aims to transform the Port of Arguineguín, once known as the 'Port of Shame,' into a symbol of hope for migrants.

During his visit to the Canary Islands, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for a shared response to the migration crisis, advocating for safe and legal migration routes and the eradication of human trafficking.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in the Canary Islands to meet migrants who have braved dangerous Atlantic waters, urging the world to treat immigrants more humanely.

At a meeting with migrants and organizations in Gran Canaria, Pope Leo XIV urged the world not to grow indifferent to their suffering and called for legal and safe migration pathways.

Caritas in the Canary Islands works with volunteers to be by the side of the most vulnerable and help offer a new life to those who make it to shore.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting the Canary Islands to draw attention to the plight of migrants who risk their lives every year trying to reach Europe.