Pope warns people smugglers they face God’s wrath (opens original article in a new tab)

Pope Leo condemned people smugglers during his Spain tour, warning they face divine punishment for exploiting migrants. He emphasized migrant dignity and called for global support, as Canary Islands remain a major migration route with rising numbers and deaths.

• Pope Leo warned human traffickers of God's wrath for exploiting African migrants trying to reach Europe via Canary Islands
• Pope emphasized migrants' dignity and urged global leaders to welcome and integrate them
• Canary Islands saw 46,843 migrants in 2024, with over 3,000 deaths last year trying to reach the islands