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Pope Calls for Compassion on Migrant Crisis | Spokane News
Pope Leo’s emotional visit to Lampedusa underscores a global call for compassion as over 7,000 migrants arrived this year—more than 1,400 lost at sea—and he urged Europe to move beyond emergency aid toward lasting solutions. In a powerful Independence Day letter to the U.S., he reminded Americans of their immigrant roots and called for continued welcome to those fleeing war and poverty. Echoing his 2013 visit, the Pope’s presence on the overcrowded island symbolizes solidarity with migrants and islanders alike, demanding moral and political action that honors human dignity. Listen in…
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