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Pope Francis visits Lampedusa, urges US and EU to reconsider anti-migrant policies

Pope Francis visited Lampedusa, a key arrival point for migrants crossing from Africa, to send a message to leaders in the United States and the European Union. His visit coincided with the US Independence Day and highlighted his long-standing advocacy for migrants, a stance that has previously put him at odds with the Trump administration. The Pope's trip also occurred shortly after the EU approved new, stricter migrant policies, including expanded detention powers and external deportation centers. AI

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Pope Francis visits Lampedusa, urges US and EU to reconsider anti-migrant policies

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    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…