Pope honors journalists killed in war zones on World Press Freedom Day

Pope Leo commemorated World Press Freedom Day by condemning global media freedom violations and honoring journalists killed in conflict zones. During his Sunday prayer in Saint Peter’s Square, he emphasized the critical role of independent journalism and the increasing threats faced by reporters. A recent report highlighted the Israel-Gaza conflict as the deadliest for media workers, with 232 Palestinian journalists killed since October 2023, surpassing casualties in previous major conflicts.

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