Pope Leo appealed to Americans to welcome and protect immigrants during a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa on Saturday, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. He emphasized that defending human life includes welcoming, protecting, and assisting those who migrate.
The pontiff made his appeal in a letter to Americans while visiting Lampedusa, an island frequently used by migrants attempting to reach Europe. Pope Leo stated that immigrants have “helped to shape the nation’s character” in every generation. He stressed human dignity in relation to migration during his time on the island.
Newsmax reported that Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with an appeal to Americans to welcome and protect immigrants. RFI noted that the Pope urged both the US and Europe to do more for migrants on the 4th of July anniversary. The Straits Times relayed that the pontiff said Catholic values include “welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants.”
No left-leaning sources reported on this story.
As of Saturday, July 4th, Pope Leo continued his visit to Italy after delivering his message in Lampedusa.
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