Under Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has continued to call for their humane treatment around the world, including decrying mass deportations in his home country, the United States.
On Saturday, July 4, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Lampedusa – the Italian island that has become one of the most powerful symbols of the Mediterranean's migration drama. The Holy Father will visit memorial sites, meet with migrants, and celebrate Mass, following in the footsteps of Francis, who in 2013 called for an awakening of consciences there – Vatican News recalls. The article "Lampedusa: Leo XIV goes to the island of Europe's conscience" co…