Pope defends migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
Pope Leo XIV visited Italy's Lampedusa island to highlight the plight of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Africa. His visit on July 4, coinciding with the US independence anniversary, sends a strong message to US and EU leaders regarding migration policies.
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