CZThe Pope, Francis, visited Lampedusa during a mass held under open sky, urging European countries to provide emergency aid to migrants while developing long-term plans to prevent forced migration. He emphasized the European Union’s capacity and historical responsibility to protect and integrate migrants, calling for strategic planning to avoid displacement. The visit occurred amid tightened EU migration rules and continued tough immigration policies under President Donald Trump. The Pope highlighted the humanitarian crisis, referencing the 2013 shipwreck off Lampedusa that killed over 360 people, and called for compassion and shared responsibility. UNHCR spokesperson Filippo Ungaro noted the Pope’s visit sends a clear message against border-focused politics. Lampedusa, a small island near Tunisia, has seen significant reductions in arrivals due to cooperation between Italy and Libyan/Tunisian authorities.
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