Promoting human dignity, discouraging stigmatisation of migrants
Pope Leo XIV visited the Las Raíces migrant reception centre in Tenerife to meet with refugees and migrants. The visit aimed to promote human dignity and discourage the stigmatization of those arriving via the Atlantic route.
Why it matters
The visit highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis regarding migration in the Canary Islands and the Catholic Church's role in advocating for migrant rights.
Francesco Navarro, ACCEM regional manager in the Canary Islands Church Pope Leo XIV migrants and refugees interview Spain apostolic journey Promoting human dignity, discouraging stigmatisation of migrants On the last leg of his Apostolic Journey to Spain, Pope Leo XIV began his day on the island of Tenerife at the Las Raíces reception centre with a meeting with migrants during which the Pope was visibly moved by the encounter. By Paul Samasumo – Tenerife
The report focuses on the humanitarian aspect of the visit without taking a political stance on migration policy.
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