Pope Leo XIV calls for release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press
Monday, 12 May 2025 () The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary, elected in a 24-hour conclave last week, called for journalists to use words for peace, to reject war and to give voice to the voiceless.
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 at the start of his first full week in the role after being elected by cardinals.
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 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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Monday, 12 May 2025 ()
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