Pope Leo: 'I follow with concern the alarming situation in Ceuta'
Pope Leo XIV has expressed alarm over the migrant crisis in Ceuta.
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The story so far
The Vatican has acknowledged a surge in migrant crossings from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta enclave. The Pope's statement follows a period of increased migrant activity in the region. Those attempting the crossing face dangerous conditions.
The Pope's appeal for peace and justice comes as the situation in Ceuta remains volatile. The Vatican has called on Our Lady of Africa for intervention in the crisis. The Pope's remarks were made during an address to young people in Medjugorje.
The Vatican has not yet specified what actions it will take to address the crisis.
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The reporting (7)
- Religion news 3 August 2026 Religion Media Centre · 14h ago
- Pope prays for Ceuta as city reels from mass migrant incursion Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse · 14h ago
- The dead of the Ceuta war, Pope Leo to the young people of Medjugorje, the prisoner of the communists, Parolin in Guatemala, Delpini in Brazil, Cupich and synodality, the squatters of the Esquilino, the 'school', the allies and the Holy See, the gypsy mar infovaticana · 14h ago
- Pope Leo voices concern over deadly Ceuta migrant crossings Premier Christian News · 14h ago
- Pope calls on Our Lady of Africa for Spain-Morocco migrant crisis aleteia.org · 14h ago
- Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace and justice amid ‘alarming’ Ceuta crisis EWTN News · 14h ago
- Pope Leo: 'I follow with concern the alarming situation in Ceuta' Vatican News · 14h ago
The obvious questions
What is the current situation in Ceuta?
The situation in Ceuta is described as alarming, with increased migrant crossings from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta enclave.
What has Pope Leo XIV said about the crisis?
Pope Leo XIV has expressed concern over the migrant crisis in Ceuta and has called for peace and justice in the region.
What actions has the Vatican taken in response to the crisis?
The Vatican has called on Our Lady of Africa for intervention in the crisis. The Pope's remarks were made during an address to young people in Medjugorje. The Vatican has not yet specified what actions it will take to address the crisis.
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