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Pope Leo Calls for Rich Nations Funding Migration Relief

4/24/2026

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Pope Leo urged wealthier nations to fund development in poorer countries to lessen migration pressures.
During a press conference on his flight back to Rome, he said migrants are treated worse than house pets.
He affirmed that nations retain the right to control borders while urging more humane treatment of migrants.
He previously questioned U.S. President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration policies as contrary to Catholic pro-life teachings.

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Pope Leo urged wealthier nations to fund development in poorer countries to lessen migration pressures.
During a press conference on his flight back to Rome, he said migrants are treated worse than house pets.
He affirmed that nations retain the right to control borders while urging more humane treatment of migrants.
He previously questioned U.S. President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration policies as contrary to Catholic pro-life teachings.