Pope Leo calls for freedom of journalists who ‘report truth’
Monday, 12 May 2025 () ROME – In a speech to members of the international media on Monday, Pope Leo XIV called for a rhetoric of peace over words of anger or ideology, and issued an appeal for the freedom of journalists imprisoned for reporting the truth. After two rounds of thunderous applause that prompted him to stand up again
Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican
As he addressed journalists and media workers days after he was elected, he renewed calls for peace, reminding the press to focus on reporting the truth and urged the release of imprisoned journalists
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Pope Leo XIV calls for the release of journalists jailed "for seeking and reporting the truth". The former Robert Francis Prevost, the first US pope, speaks at an introductory audience with the media..
Pope Leo calls for the release of imprisoned journalists
Pope Leo XIV has made a powerful appeal on Monday for the release of imprisoned journalists, highlighting the 'precious gift of free speech..
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Pope Leo XIV calls for fighting to "cease immediately" in the Gaza Strip as he greets crowds from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader..
Monday, 12 May 2025 ()
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