Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain

Published June 12, 2026 · Category: News

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Pope Leo XIV blesses a child during a meeting with migrants at the "Las Raices" center, in San Cristobal de la Laguna in Spain.

Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.

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