Pope Leo XIV recently visited Lampedusa, the Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, to commemorate the plight of refugees arriving by boat. The Pope's visit echoes the work of his predecessor, Pope Francis, highlighting the continued importance of addressing the refugee situation. He urged the European Union to develop a long-term strategy for managing migration flows. Pope Leo XIV described Lampedusa as a "place of hope and humanity," emphasizing the need for compassion and support for those seeking refuge. The visit served as a reminder of the human cost of migration and the need for international cooperation. His message calls for a shift towards more humane and sustainable approaches to migration policy within the EU.