'Dignity has no passport': Pope makes appeal for migrants in Canary Islands

Author: AFP and ReutersPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Spain

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'Dignity has no passport': Pope makes appeal for migrants in Canary Islands

Pope Leo appealed to world leaders to treat refugees humanely during a visit to the Canary Islands, a migration hotspot. He said 'human dignity has no passport' and warned history will condemn those who allow suffering. He spoke at the Port of Arguineguin, dubbed the 'Dock of Shame', and met with migrants.

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