Published 2 years ago

Pope says fake news, disinformation on COVID, is human rights violation

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Francis met with Catholic journalists who have formed a fact-checking network to try to combat misinformation about the pandemic. Francis has frequently called for responsible journalism that searches for the truth and respects individuals. He said access to accurate information, based on scientific data, is a human right that must be especially guaranteed for those who are less equipped.

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Reuters

Pope says fake news, disinformation on COVID, is human rights violation

Pope Francis said on Friday that spreading fake news and disinformation on COVID-19 and vaccines, including by Catholic media, is a violation of human rights.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Pope denounces fake news about COVID, vaccines, urges truth

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis denounced fake news about COVID-19 and vaccines Friday, blasting the “distortion of reality based on fear” but also urging that people who believe such lies are helped to understand true scientific facts.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Pope denounces fake news about COVID, vaccines, urges truth

Pope Francis is denouncing the fake news about COVID-19 and vaccines, blasting what he says is a “distortion of reality based on fear.”

2 years ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Pope says fake news, disinformation on COVID, is human rights violation

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Friday that spreading fake news and disinformation on COVID-19 and vaccines, including by Catholic media, is a violation of human rights. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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Washington Times

Pope denounces fake news about COVID, vaccines, urges truth

ROME — Pope Francis denounced fake news about COVID-19 and vaccines Friday, blasting the “distortion of reality based on fear” but also urging that people who believe such lies are helped to understand true scientific facts.Francis met with Catholic journalists who have formed a fact-checking network to try to ...

2 years ago·United States

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