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Pope Leo XIV spent the Fourth of July in Lampedusa, Italy, honouring thousands of migrants who died crossing the Mediterranean while U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated America's 250th anniversary. The first American-born pope visited a migrant cemetery, met refugees and called for compassion, dignity and stronger protections for vulnerable people. His symbolic visit highlighted ongoing debates over immigration, humanitarian responsibility and refugee policy as Europe continues to grapple with migration challenges. The pope's powerful message on immigration comes as a contrast to Trump's border policies and mass deportation agenda. Here's everything Pope Leo said during his emotional Independence Day visit.