Pope highlights dignity of migrants, supports U.S. bishops' statement
Pope highlights dignity of migrants, supports U.S. bishops' statement 18 November 2025 Answering questions from journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV decries recent measures against migrants in the United States, and he calls for treating people “with humanity and dignity.” He also denounces the killings of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and expresses hope for a ceasefire and dialogue in Ukraine, where "people are dying every day." Vatican News Responding to questions by reporters ranging from peace in Ukraine to recent U.S. migration measures, to terrorism in Nigeria and possible journeys in 2026, Pope Leo XIV even shed light on how he spends his day of "rest" in Castel Gandolfo, as he left the papal residence in the Alban Hills on Tuesday evening. Peace in Ukraine On the eve of a renewed attempt to resume negotiations on Ukraine/Russia peace negotiations on Wednesday in Türkiye, the Pope was asked about the possibility of ceding territory to Russia t...