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Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters

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Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the line of duty. Speaking to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square, Francis noted that May 3 will be the United Nations World Press Freedom Day. He cited statistics that 47 journalists were killed and more than 350 jailed last year.

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Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters

Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the line of duty, defending a free press and praising those in the media who courageously report on "humanity's wounds".

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the line of duty, defending a free press and praising those in the media who courageously report on "humanity's wounds". Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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IBTimes

Pope Defends Media Freedom, Pays Tribute To Killed Reporters

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National Post

Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the line of duty, defending a free press and praising those in the media who courageously report on "humanity's wounds." Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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Toronto Sun

Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the line of duty, defending a free press and praising those…

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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