‘All of us are migrants,’ says Pope in Tenerife island, urging ‘reciprocal’ integration
Summary
Pope Leo XIV visited Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where he spoke about migration and said that everyone is a migrant in some way. He asked migrants to learn and respect the laws of their new homes, and urged communities to welcome and support migrants fleeing difficult situations like war and poverty.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV visited Tenerife on the last day of his weeklong trip to Spain focused on migration.
- He said, “All of us are migrants,” and called integration a two-way process.
- The pope asked migrants to learn the language, respect laws, and join community life in their new countries.
- He urged host communities to help migrants avoid being abandoned after dangerous journeys.
- The Canary Islands are a key entry point for migrants coming to Europe.
- The pope condemned human traffickers and called for them to stop their actions.
- He honored migrants who died trying to reach the islands by casting a wreath into the sea.
- The pope’s visit included meetings with migrant organizations and public events in the Canary Islands.
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