Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity with imprisoned journalists

He spoke in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff
The Pope spoke to assembled journalists. Picture: AP

The Pope spoke to assembled journalists. Picture: AP

Mon, 12 May, 2025 - 11:36
AP Reporters

Pope Leo XIV has expressed solidarity with imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press”.

He spoke in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff.

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