Pope Francis has issued a direct warning to human traffickers operating migrant routes to Spain's Canary Islands, calling on them to stop, repent, or face God's wrath. - The Pope condemned trafficking networks as a 'plague on humanity' that profits from suffering and death.
- The Canary Islands route has seen a surge in deadly crossings from West Africa, with many migrants dying at sea. - The Vatican is urging European nations to open more legal migration channels and provide rescue operations.
- Human rights groups praised the Pope's moral clarity, while some critics called for stronger action against governments. The pontiff's remarks are part of a broader campaign to address the humanitarian crisis and pressure international action against trafficking.