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WorldPublished: 12 June 2026 at 01:25

Pope Leo tells migrants: 'I bow before your dignity'

Pope Leo met with migrants and NGOs at a port in Spain's Canary Islands, known as the 'dock of shame', and expressed his respect for their human dignity.

Foto: Al Jazeera

Pope Leo visited a port in Spain's Canary Islands, dubbed the 'dock of shame', to meet with migrants and non-governmental organizations. During the meeting, he addressed the migrants, saying: 'I bow before your dignity.' This marks the first time a leader of the Roman Catholic Church has spoken in such terms about the migrant situation in a region often criticized for the conditions under which people arrive.

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