Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in America 250 speech before visiting global migrant hotspot
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Pope Leo, the first US-born pope, praised America's tradition of welcoming immigrants in a major address coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary, invoking founding ideals. He followed this with a symbolic visit to Lampedusa, Italy, a major Mediterranean entry point for migrants, underscoring his defense of vulnerable immigrants amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
Progressive: Progressive outlets framed the Pope's immigration advocacy as a direct moral rebuke to Trump's anti-immigrant policies and a stark message to rising intolerance in both the US and EU.
Moderate: Centrist outlets emphasized the Pope's affirmation of America's historical immigration tradition and presented his Lampedusa visit as a symbolic statement on migration challenges.
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Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal virtually from the Vatican before departing for Lampedusa to urge Europe to accept more migrants. ...