Pope Leo XIV Calls for Release of Imprisoned Journalists and Upholds Press Freedom
In a powerful inaugural address at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on May 12, 2025, Pope Leo XIV made a resounding appeal for the release of journalists imprisoned worldwide and underscored the indispensable role of a free and responsible press in fostering peace and justice. Addressing an audience of over 6,000 journalists, the newly elected pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost and the first American pope, emphasized the media's duty to serve truth and amplify the voices of the marginalized.
