Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of journalists imprisoned during their work and reaffirmed the Catholic Church바카라s support for freedom of expression and the press.
Speaking at his first news conference at the Vatican바카라s Paul VI Audience Hall on Monday, Pope Leo said, 바카라Journalists jailed for seeking and reporting the truth must be released.바카라
바카라The Church recognises in these witnesses 바카라 I am thinking of those who report on war even at the cost of their lives 바카라 the courage of those who defend dignity, justice and the right of people to be informed because only informed individuals can make free choices,바카라 Aljazeera quoted him saying.
바카라The suffering of these imprisoned journalists challenges the conscience of nations and the international community, calling on all of us to safeguard the precious gift of free speech and of the press,바카라 he added.
Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost, is the first U.S.-born pope. He was elected on May 8 following the death of Pope Francis. He is a relatively unknown figure globally, having spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru as reported by reuters.
He also addressed the need for journalists to act responsibly in the age of artificial intelligence, urging them to 바카라ensure that it can be used for the good of all, so that it can benefit all of humanity,바카라 according to Reuters.
Speaking about the role of communication in society, the pope emphasized the importance of rejecting harmful narratives. 바카라Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred, let us free it from aggression,바카라 he said.
On the subject of global conflicts, the pope reiterated his Sunday message of peace. As reported by Al Jazeera, he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all individuals held by Hamas. He also expressed deep concern for Ukraine, saying he carries in his heart the suffering of 바카라the beloved people of Ukraine.바카라
바카라Peace begins with each one of us 바카라 in the way we look at others, listen to others and speak about others,바카라 he told journalists. 바카라Let us disarm words, and we will help to disarm the world.바카라
