Pope Francis stated that the Mediterranean Sea should not be a place of conflict and should not become a tomb for migrants. He emphasized that the Mediterranean is a means of communication between Africa, Asia, and Europe. The Pope's remarks came after his visit to Marseille, where he criticized the "fanaticism of indifference" towards migrants. Migrant crossings in the Mediterranean have nearly doubled since 2022, reaching almost 114,300 between January and August 2023. Pope Francis urged Western societies to welcome and integrate migrants, describing the crisis as an opportunity for positive change.

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