Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
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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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In a letter sent to Americans on the July 4 anniversary, Leo insisted that protecting the unborn and all human life also means "welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants, whose hopes, sacrifices and contribution have formed part of the history of this country from its very beginning." ...