Pope Urges Europe to Act Swiftly on Migrant Crisis Amid Italy Visit

Pope Leo XIV has called on European leaders to rise to the 'momentous challenge' of handling migration as he visited the Italian island of Lampedusa. During his visit, the pontiff urged Europe to help new arrivals in the Mediterranean, particularly those fleeing conflict and persecution. The Pope's comments come as a stark reminder of the need for collective action on this pressing issue. His appeal is seen as a strong call to European leaders to take concrete steps to address the migration crisis.