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Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nicole Winfield And Andrea Rosa, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 4, 2026
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Key points Further details about the pope's visit and meeting with the ambassador are available from KSAT 12 news. Pope Leo XIV recently visited the Sicilian island of Lampedusa to honor migrants who have died trying to reach Europe.
Pope Leo XIV recently visited the Sicilian island of Lampedusa to honor migrants who have died trying to reach Europe. He prayed at a migrant cemetery and celebrated a Mass for the island's residents. This visit occurred on the Fourth of July, a significant date in the United States.
The pope's actions are notable given his past disagreements with the Trump administration over immigration policies. After his visit to Lampedusa, he met with the US ambassador to the Holy See, a rare occurrence for a pope.
Further details about the pope's visit and meeting with the ambassador are available from KSAT 12 news.
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Published: July 4, 2026 ·
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