Pope Calls for Humane Treatment of Migrants as EU Tightens Deportation Rules

The head of the Roman Catholic Church has urged the world to treat migrants and asylum seekers more humanely, warning against indifference to those who risk their lives crossing borders. Pope Leo made the appeal during a visit to a migrant centre in Spain, as the European Union introduced a new migration pact aimed at making deportations of rejected asylum seekers faster and more effective. The new rules have been welcomed by Germany’s interior minister, who says Berlin is pushing for tougher enforcement across the bloc. Supporters argue the reforms will streamline migration systems, while critics warn they could significantly weaken protections for asylum seekers and increase the risk of forced returns before appeals are heard. The debate highlights growing divisions within Europe over how to balance border control with humanitarian responsibility. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile