dock of shame
Coverage of dock of shame in the Nexus archive.
- Pope slams world's indifference to migrants while visiting onetime 'dock of shame' in Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands' Arguineguín port, once called 'dock of shame' for migrant hardships, urging countries to uphold migrants' rights and highlighting improved conditions after a 2020 crisis. The port, a key entry point for African migrants, saw arrivals drop from nearly 47,000 in 2024 to over 3,000 in the first five months of 2026 due to EU-Spain-African agreements.
- Pope visiting ‘dock of shame’ in Canary Islands where migrants slept in squalor
Pope Leo XIV is visiting the Canary Islands to highlight the plight of migrants and commemorate those who died at the 'dock of shame,' a site where migrants endured squalid conditions in 2020. The Spanish government, which faced criticism for the 2020 crisis, has since advocated for immigration reform and launched a legalization initiative for unauthorized immigrants.
- Pope visiting ‘dock of shame’ in Canary Islands where migrants slept in squalor
Pope Leo XIV is visiting the Canary Islands to highlight the plight of migrants who risk their lives to reach Europe. The visit focuses on a location referred to as the 'dock of shame,' where migrants reportedly endured squalor.
- Pope visiting 'dock of shame' in Canary Islands where migrants slept in squalor
Pope Leo XIV is visiting the Canary Islands to highlight the challenges faced by migrants arriving in Europe, including a visit to the 'dock of shame' where migrants endured poor conditions in 2020. The Spanish government, under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has advocated for immigration reforms and launched a legalization initiative for undocumented immigrants.