Pope Leo XIV urges release of jailed journalists as Zelensky invites to Ukraine
Monday, 12 May 2025 () Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country. As the new pope was speaking, Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed he had invited the new pontiff to Ukraine in their first phone call.
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 and the press.'
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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..
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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..
Pope Leo XIV welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire declared on May 10 after days of escalating drone attacks and military retaliation. Calling it a step towards peace, the Pope expressed hope that the..
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he spoke to the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV and invited him to visit Ukraine. Zelensky thanked the... Upworthy
Monday, 12 May 2025 ()
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