Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God’s wrath
Summary
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands and spoke strongly against people smugglers who exploit migrants trying to reach Europe. He urged traffickers to stop their actions and repent, while calling on communities to welcome and help migrants fleeing war, poverty, and climate change.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands, a key entry point for migrants crossing from West Africa to Europe.
- He warned people smugglers they will face God’s wrath for exploiting migrants’ desperation.
- The Pope asked traffickers to break the chains of those they hold in bondage.
- He emphasized the dignity and rights of migrants and the need for their integration into society.
- The visit fulfills Pope Francis’s wish to bring attention to thousands of migrants’ lives lost at sea.
- Pope Leo XIV called abandoning migrants after their dangerous journey a “silent shipwreck.”
- He said losing lives during migration routes is a failure for all humanity.
- The Pope urged communities to respond with compassion and not remain indifferent to migrants' suffering.
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