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Pope Leo XIV holds a child on his arrival at a meeting with migrants in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain, Friday 12 June 2026.

Video. Pope Leo XIV urges migrants to learn the language and integrate

Updated: 12/06/2026 - 15:19 GMT+2

During his visit to Tenerife, the pontiff called for integration based on rights and duties, urging migrants to learn the language, obey the law and join in community life.

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