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Migrantes de Las Raíces (Tenerife) preparan con "ilusión" su encuentro con el Papa León XIV

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Visit Overview

Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain for a visit that includes a stop at “Raíces” (Roots) reception center in Tenerife on June 12.

According to the video, the Pope will:

  • Meet with migrants, including children
  • Deliver a short talk

Migrants are preparing for the visit by taking Spanish classes and rehearsing short phrases to enable at least a brief conversation, even though many do not yet speak Spanish.

Purpose of the Visit

The visit is presented as an opportunity for the Pope to gain a closer, on-the-ground understanding of migrants’ living conditions, described as an approximation of the broader migratory reality.

“Raíces” Reception Center and ACEM

The center is managed by ACEM, identified in the video as the association in charge since 2021. ACEM supports migrants arriving in the Canary Islands, often after a long and dangerous journey via the Atlantic route.

The video emphasizes the center’s focus on assisting people arriving in vulnerable situations, fleeing complex crises such as wars and famine.

Operational Details Highlighted

  • Capacity: about 3,500 places
  • Current occupancy: around 500 people
  • Staffing: supported by about 350 ACEM workers
  • Operating model: the center runs 24/7 with a multidisciplinary team, including:
    • social workers
    • lawyers
    • social integration staff
    • health and psychological professionals
    • maintenance and management staff

The video also claims:

  • There is no current migratory pressure that would overwhelm the network
  • The system is prepared for contingencies
  • If conditions resemble 2023–2024 again, the center would need to adapt/scale its response

Presenters / Contributors

  • No individual presenters are identified in the provided subtitles.
  • ACEM (the association managing the facility) is referenced as a contributor/authority.

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