Pope Leo XIV Urges Release of Imprisoned Journalists
Monday, May 12, 2025, 7:21 am
In a striking display of papal activism, Pope Leo XIV has called for the immediate release of imprisoned journalists, championing free speech and the press. His robust plea underscores a commitment to democratic values, injecting both moral urgency and a touch of irony into global debates on media freedom.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press” in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff. Leo received a…
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