Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity

Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa on July 4 to pray for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policies and emphasizing the Christian obligation to uphold migrant dignity. He highlighted the island's role as a central point in Europe's migration crisis, where over 35,000 migrants have gone missing since 2014.