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Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, notes their courage

The new pontiff talks of witnesses ‘who report on war even at the cost of their lives’.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican

As he addressed journalists and media workers days after he was elected, he renewed calls for peace, reminding the press to focus on reporting the truth and urged the release of imprisoned journalists

Euronews · May 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there?

Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Pope Francis' death, raising questions about his approach to tradition.

Euronews · May 12, 2025

‘Leo will follow Francis’: Catholics in the Amazon hope new pope will protect the rainforest

Amazon Catholics say the new pope is needed at COP30 in Brazil later this year.

Euronews · May 12, 2025

Leo XIV Urges Release Of Jailed Journalists As Zelensky Invites To Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country.

International Business Times · May 12, 2025

The surprise stars of the conclave and papal election? It's not Pope Leo, it's his 'fun uncle' brothers

The internet has been charmed by how delighted Louis and John are about their brother’s new role

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity with imprisoned journalists

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

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Watch live: Pope Leo holds first Vatican press conference after pleading ‘no more war’

Watch live as Pope Leo holds his first Vatican press conference with international media on Monday (12 May).

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Russia bombards Ukraine with drone attacks after European leaders joined Zelensky in demanding ceasefire

The assault came hours after the Ukrainian president agreed to meet Vladimir Putin ‘personally’ in Turkey this week

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

First, Gulf of America. Now Trump Wants to Rename the Persian Gulf — Here's Why Iranians Are Furious

Trump's bid to call the Persian Gulf the 'Arabian Gulf' has united Iranians in outrage, threatening diplomacy and igniting a historic naming dispute.

International Business Times UK · May 12, 2025