Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island

Pope Francis has visited Lampedusa, the Italian island that serves as a Mediterranean gateway for migrants seeking entry to Europe. According to BBC News, the pontiff paid tribute at a cemetery there to migrants who have lost their lives at sea, using the occasion to call for stronger European action on migration. The visit highlights an ongoing humanitarian crisis — thousands continue to risk dangerous crossings despite well-documented peril. The Pope's message underscores the moral weight of Europe's migration challenge.

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