Pope Leo XIV concluded his seven-day visit to Spain with a stop in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. During his visit, which included a trip to a migrant reception center, the pontiff stated that human dignity has no passport.
The Pope described integration as a reciprocal journey, urging host communities to welcome newcomers and migrants to do their part. He called for integration based on rights and duties, specifically urging migrants to obey the law, learn the language, and join in community life, noting that all of us are migrants.
As he finished his tour, Pope Leo XIV articulated a fuller position on migration, including the right of nations to protect their borders. He concluded his trip with a call for more help for migrants and action against traffickers.