
At Maison Bakhita, Pope Leo XIV meets with displaced persons
Before the large-scale Mass planned in Paris, the pontiff visited this reception center dedicated to displaced persons.

Before the large-scale Mass planned in Paris, the pontiff visited this reception center dedicated to displaced persons.

The pontiff's trip to Paris includes engagements focused on migrants and people on the margins of society.
The pope told young migrants at Maison Bakhita that the centre demonstrates it is possible to "live together in dignity and peace."

A report from France 24 — English sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.

With the World Day of Migrants and Refugees set for Sunday, the Pope has urged stronger protection for migrant minors who face severe hardship.

RFI's report summarizes the main available elements while attributing claims to their sources.
Before the Paris Correctional Court, an investigation into a network accused of organizing the deadly crossing of November 2021 sheds light on a system mixing violence and profit motive, according to Le Monde.

Authorities have struggled to contain the fallout as frightened migrants flee the country, according to a BBC News report.

A Paris court is opening proceedings against 14 people accused of involvement in the death or disappearance of 31 migrants in November 2021.

Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.