Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God's wrath (opens original article in a new tab)

Pope Leo XIV condemned human traffickers in the Canary Islands, urging them to stop exploiting migrants and emphasizing the need for their dignity and integration. Migrant arrivals have dropped significantly in recent years.

• Pope Leo XIV warned human traffickers in the Canary Islands to stop exploiting migrants and face God's wrath
• The Pope emphasized the need to welcome and integrate migrants, highlighting their dignity and rights
• Migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands have decreased significantly from 2024 to 2026