Pope Calls on Human Traffickers to Stop Exploiting Desperate People

Pope Francis called on human traffickers to stop exploiting the desperation of vulnerable people during his visit to the Canary Islands. The papal appeal came as the final stop of his journey through Spain, where he has increasingly criticized the direction taken by world leaders in recent months. The Canary Islands have become a major transit point for migrants attempting to reach Europe, making the Pope's message particularly relevant to the humanitarian crisis facing the Atlantic archipelago.