Pope arrives in secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human life
Leo told reporters the media was welcome on his plane as he answered questions about the White House ban on several outlets.
- On Friday, Pope Leo XIV affirmed press freedom during his flight to France, responding to questions about the Trump administration's attempt to bar U.S. media outlets from the White House.
- Leo began a four-day visit to France on Friday, marking the first papal trip to the country in 18 years, with scheduled stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
- Addressing reporters on his charter flight, Leo said, "I'm very happy that here, you are all welcome," and stressed, "With coverage, I think it's very important that we have it all the way around for everyone."
- The White House reinstated journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico on Thursday after a federal judge ruled the ban was likely unconstitutional.
- President Emmanuel Macron, barred from seeking a third term, is hosting the Pope as a "capstone" to his mandate amid French debates over abortion rights and end-of-life legislation.
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Pope Leo delivers pointed message on free press after Trump’s White House ban
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of journalists covering public figures
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PARIS (ANP/RTR) - Pope Leo XIV has once again expressed his support for freedom of the press. During his flight to Paris, he greeted journalists and called reporting "very important". The Pope was asked about the decision by US President Donald Trump to ban CNN and various other...
POPE Leo has supported press freedom after Trump's ban on journalists, which was overturned by a court on the grounds that it was unconstitutional.
Pope Leo XIV said "I'm glad you're all here" on the papal flight from Rome to Paris on Friday when asked by a CNN Vatican correspondent about some media outlets being banned from the White House. (ANSA)
The religious leader expressed his satisfaction in addressing reporters during their trip to Gaul territory, highlighting the importance of broad coverage.The access of certain media to the presidential residence was restored by court order, following restrictions imposed by the U.S. president.
Asked about CNN White House ban, Pope Leo says all journalists are ‘welcome’ to cover him
By Joshua McElwee ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to bar CNN and several other outlets from the White House, Pope Leo on Friday reaffirmed his support for freedom of the press. Pope Le...
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