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80,000 Migrants Came and Went. Ceuta Pastors Keep Serving.
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Angela Fulton , as published by Christianity Today
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The number of migrants who came to Ceuta is reported to be around 80,000.
A large influx of migrants recently arrived in Ceuta. The migrants sought relief from the heat in a public fountain. This sudden arrival occurred over a two-day period.
The number of migrants who came to Ceuta is reported to be around 80,000. Local pastors, including Juan García and Javier Santolaria, were among those who witnessed the migrants' arrival. Further details about the migrants and the local response can be found through Christianity Today.
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Category: refugees ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: Christianity Today ·
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