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WORLDJul 4 · 12:04 UTCFORTUNENicole Winfield, Andrea Rosa, The Associated Press

Pope Leo marks July 4 at migrant graves, not U.S. celebrations

Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa, a Sicilian island near Africa, on July 4 to honor migrant graves and criticize U.S. immigration policies, contrasting with American Independence Day celebrations. He emphasized Christian obligations to protect migrants and called for compassion toward immigrants, referencing the U.S.'s immigrant-founded history.

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