During a flight to Algeria, a Spanish journalist presented the Pontiff with a piece of the wreckage from a boat that landed in La Restinga. This meaningful act aimed to highlight the harsh reality of the Atlantic migratory route, considered one of the most perilous globally, and its particular impact on islands like El Hierro.
The Pope, who is scheduled to travel to the Canary Islands in June and later to Lampedusa (Italy), emphasized the need to address the root causes of migration. He voiced his concern for the situation of migrants and the organizations that profit from their suffering.
“"We must eliminate the causes of desperation that force people to emigrate. The profits of those who speculate on human life, whose dignity is inviolable, are illicit. Let us unite our forces to make the land and sea places of life and encounter."
The Pontiff called on the international community to combat the networks that profit from human suffering, underscoring the importance of protecting the dignity of every individual.
