Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to spotlight deadly migrant route
Why it matters: More than 3,000 people died on the route in 2025, even as arrivals to Spain have fallen this year.
The New York Times, BBC News (World) +6
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Pope Leo · Spain Visit
Pope Leo opens Spain trip with migrants, abuse survivors in focus
What's next: Leo plans more than 20 speeches, including Spain's first papal address to parliament and a stop in the Canary Islands.
Pope Leo presses Spain's bishops to pay abuse survivors
What's new: Spain's new reparations system gives survivors one year to apply, with the government involved in deciding payouts.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour