Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and ...

Pope Leo XIV called free speech and the press a "precious gift" as he asked for the release of imprisoned journalists. He made the comments during an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists ...

Pope Leo XIV held ... Church intends to lead. Leo, who was elected the 267th leader of the Catholic Church on May 8, called for "the precious gift of free speech" to be protected and an end ...

Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press.” VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday ...

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...

Pope Leo XIV calls for release of jailed journalists, hails free press as vital to peace and justice in first public audience as pontiff.

VATICAN CITY — 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 ...