Pope Francis delivered a strong rebuke of global leaders, accusing them of failing to adequately address the plight of migrants. Speaking from the port of Arguineguin in Gran Canaria, a key arrival point for migrants, the Pope emphasized the human cost of migration. He stated that migrants are individuals with families, homes, and dreams, not merely statistics. The pontiff urged world leaders to treat migrants with dignity and respect, implicitly criticizing policies that disregard their suffering. His message, delivered from what he termed a “dock of shame,” highlights the moral responsibility to assist those seeking refuge and a better life. Reuters reported the Pope’s remarks as a direct challenge to current approaches to the global migration crisis.