Pope Leo XIV issued a warning to human traffickers on June 12, 2026, during his visit to the Canary Islands, a key location for migrants traveling from Africa to Europe. He urged those involved in people smuggling to cease their activities and seek repentance, emphasizing the moral implications of exploiting vulnerable individuals.
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Pope Leo XIV addresses human traffickers in the Canary Islands
On June 12, 2026, Pope Leo XIV called on human traffickers in the Canary Islands to stop exploiting migrants and to repent. His remarks were made during his visit to this significant migration route from Africa to Europe.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'God's wrath'
- ✕ loaded language: 'exploiting the desperation'
- ✕ loaded language: 'epicenter'
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Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God's wrath
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Pope Leo XIV addresses human traffickers in the Canary Islands