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Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from 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
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
Al-Monitor
· Jul 4, 2026
Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa.His trip to the migration frontline was a stark message to both EU and US leaders in a period of both growing intolerance and indifference.The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over its treatment of migrants, chose to mark July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, at a migration hotspot.
Reuters
· Jul 3, 2026
Pope Leo visits migrant hub Lampedusa on July 4
Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church, is spending Independence Day on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a main landing point for migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe. Leo, who has urged compassion for migrants, will visit one of the Mediterranean's deadliest migration routes, where many arrive in fishing boats and makeshift dinghies. #popeleo #america250 #independenceday #immigration #catholic
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
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Related coverage for "Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa": UPI — American Pope Leo visits Lampedusa, honors migrants on Fourth of July. 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. Al-Monitor — Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier. Reuters — Pope Leo visits migrant hub Lampedusa on July 4. Vatican News — Lampedusa: Symbols of hope mark Pope Leo XIV’s visit