Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
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In a letter sent to Americans on the July 4 anniversary, Leo insisted that protecting the unborn and all human life also means "welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants, whose hopes, sacrifices and contribution have formed part of the history of this country from its very beginning."
Pope Leo XIV Visits Lampedusa for Migrants
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