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Pope Leo arrives in Lampedusa

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Pope Leo XIV lands in the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Saturday morning, beginning his pastoral visit to this territory known for being a landing point for migrants travelling from Africa to Europe by sea. Read all

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