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Pope Leo XIV Ends Spain Visit With Focus on Migration

Pope Leo XIV ended his Spain visit in the Canary Islands, highlighting migration, humanitarian assistance and the defense of human dignity.

June 12, 2026

Hondius cruise ship arrives in Tenerife during a multinational hantavirus evacuation operation coordinated by Spain and the WHO after confirmed infections and passenger deaths aboard the vessel.

Hantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation Begins in Tenerife

Spain has launched a multinational evacuation effort after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius killed three people and prompted international tracing operations.

May 10, 2026

International health authorities coordinate quarantine and repatriation operations linked to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak. Photo: EFE

Canada expands hantavirus isolation after cruise outbreak

Canada and the United States expanded quarantine and monitoring measures after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.