How Pope Francis redefined the Vatican's role in Europe's migrant crisis

Pope Francis made his first trip outside Rome to Lampedusa, highlighting Europe’s migration crisis. Thousands of migrants, including those from Tunisia and Libya, enter Europe through this route. Rome-based charity Baobab has provided migrants with food, shelter, and legal aid since 2015. Volunteers say Pope Francis’ support helped reduce stigma and build stronger ties with the Church. His endorsement offered protection for groups like Baobab, even amid legal challenges in Italy. Francis promoted compassion for migrants through symbolic gestures and public addresses. His legacy includes urging justice and solidarity for refugees facing perilous journeys. Al Jazeera’s Willem Marx reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #PopeFrancis #Migrants #Refugees #BaobabExperience #Italy #Rome #Lampedusa #Solidarity #HumanRights #Charity #Migration #SocialJustice #ChurchSupport #HumanitarianAid