Pope Leo XIV has continued his Spain tour with a visit to the Canary Islands, prioritizing the issue of migration. The trip to Tenerife and Gran Canaria comes as Spain grapples with a politically charged debate surrounding migration policies. A key moment of the visit will be at the port of Arguineguin, Gran Canaria, known locally as “the pier of shame” due to the harsh conditions endured by thousands of migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pope aims to reframe the location as “a pier of hope,” echoing calls from local Bishop José Mazuelos Pérez for greater attention to the migrant situation. Bishop Pérez previously appealed to Pope Francis to address the issue, noting a subsequent increase in political engagement. Pope Leo XIV advocates for migrant reception and integration, condemning xenophobia and exploitation while acknowledging states’ rights to border protection. He emphasizes the importance of offering hope, particularly to refugees and those fleeing conflict, and calls on wealthier Western nations to assist less affluent regions.