Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims

Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa on July 4 to honor migrant victims and later met with U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch, emphasizing the importance of welcoming immigrants and upholding human dignity. The Pope highlighted the symbolic significance of the visit, linking it to the U.S. independence anniversary and the need for moral clarity in immigration policies.