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Gavin Blackburn

Pope urges Italy to remain open to migrants during first visit to Rome's presidential palace

Pope Leo XIV thanked Italy on Tuesday for its efforts to combat human trafficking but urged the country to remain open to welcoming and integrating migrants as he took part in a pomp-filled meeting with the Italian president.

The pontiff completed the rite of passage for every new pope by travelling across Rome to the Quirinal Palace for a meeting with President Sergio Mattarella.

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