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Pope Leo marks US anniversary with migrant appeal on Lampedusa

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UPI
· Jul 4, 2026
American Pope Leo visits Lampedusa, honors migrants on Fourth of July
American Pope Leo visits Lampedusa, honors migrants on Fourth of July
Vatican News
· Jul 3, 2026
Lampedusa: Symbols of hope mark Pope Leo XIV’s visit
As Pope Leo XIV prepares to travel to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, a series of poignant and deeply symbolic events and gestures will reflect the enduring legacy of Pope Francis’ historic visit and his urgent call to reject indifference and to recognise migrants and refugees as our brothers and sisters. Read all
South China Morning Post
· Jul 4, 2026
Pope visits Africa-Europe crossing as anti-migrant policies rise in US, EU
Pope Leo on Saturday visited Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church’s first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, is marking July 4, the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline. Leo’s visit also comes just two weeks after the European Union’s approval of new migrant...
Sweden Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Pope Leo XIV honors migrants on July 4 visit to Lampedusa
Pope Leo XIV honors migrants on July 4 visit to Lampedusa
Investing.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
Le Monde
· Jul 5, 2026
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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Related coverage for "Pope Leo marks US anniversary with migrant appeal on Lampedusa": UPI — American Pope Leo visits Lampedusa, honors migrants on Fourth of July. Vatican News — Lampedusa: Symbols of hope mark Pope Leo XIV’s visit . South China Morning Post — Pope visits Africa-Europe crossing as anti-migrant policies rise in US, EU. Sweden Herald — Pope Leo XIV honors migrants on July 4 visit to Lampedusa. Investing.com — Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa. Le Monde — Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, delivers powerful and symbolic message to 'protect migrants'


