Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on June 11, 2026, to denounce indifference toward migrants. - He spoke at the port of Arguineguín, once called the 'dock of shame' due to squalid conditions in 2020.
- He threw flowers into the sea to honor thousands who died on the Atlantic migration route. - He urged Europe and Christian leaders to protect migrant rights and not grow accustomed to deaths at sea.
- Arrivals in the Canary Islands have dropped sharply from 47,000 in 2024 to 3,000 in early 2026 after EU deals. The pope's visit fulfilled a wish of Pope Francis and highlighted the ongoing crisis of migration and human trafficking.