Pope Leo Calls for Reflection on US Migrant Detention Treatment
Pope Leo XIV urges deep reflection on the treatment of migrants held in detention in the United States.
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV has called for 'deep reflection' regarding the treatment of migrants detained in the United States.
Speaking to reporters outside the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, the Chicago-born pope emphasized that many long-term detainees have been deeply affected by their current conditions.
The pontiff addressed a range of geopolitical issues, including spiritual rights for migrants in US custody, military actions against suspected drug traffickers off the coast of Venezuela, and the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.
Pope Leo underscored that scripture will pose an ultimate question about how the world received and welcomed foreigners.
He called for reflection on the current treatment of detained migrants and urged authorities to allow pastoral workers access to these individuals.
The pope highlighted that many detainees have been separated from their families, leaving them in need of spiritual support.
In response to US military attacks on suspected drug traffickers off Venezuela, Pope Leo expressed concern over increasing tensions and the proximity of such actions to coastal areas.
He stressed the importance of seeking dialogue rather than escalating conflict.
Regarding the Middle East peace accord between Israel and Hamas, the pope acknowledged its fragility and called for progress in future governance and rights protections.
Additionally, he addressed Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, describing the issue as complex but urging collaboration towards justice for all involved parties.
Pope Leo is scheduled to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican later this week and will embark on his first trip as pope to Turkiye and Lebanon at the end of November.
Speaking to reporters outside the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, the Chicago-born pope emphasized that many long-term detainees have been deeply affected by their current conditions.
The pontiff addressed a range of geopolitical issues, including spiritual rights for migrants in US custody, military actions against suspected drug traffickers off the coast of Venezuela, and the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.
Pope Leo underscored that scripture will pose an ultimate question about how the world received and welcomed foreigners.
He called for reflection on the current treatment of detained migrants and urged authorities to allow pastoral workers access to these individuals.
The pope highlighted that many detainees have been separated from their families, leaving them in need of spiritual support.
In response to US military attacks on suspected drug traffickers off Venezuela, Pope Leo expressed concern over increasing tensions and the proximity of such actions to coastal areas.
He stressed the importance of seeking dialogue rather than escalating conflict.
Regarding the Middle East peace accord between Israel and Hamas, the pope acknowledged its fragility and called for progress in future governance and rights protections.
Additionally, he addressed Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, describing the issue as complex but urging collaboration towards justice for all involved parties.
Pope Leo is scheduled to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican later this week and will embark on his first trip as pope to Turkiye and Lebanon at the end of November.
