US EditionPope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths
Pope Leo XIV highlighted economic pressures and AI challenges news agencies face while urging journalists to protect truth and uphold press freedom amid rising misinformation.
- Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies to resist the 'ancient art of lying' and manipulation while supporting a free and independent press.
- He requested the release of imprisoned journalists, asserting that their work should never be deemed a crime.
- Pope Leo emphasized that journalism is a right and essential for democracy, stating it helps people distinguish truth from lies.
- He highlighted the importance of journalists, stating they provide crucial information about global conflicts.
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Pope Leo urges news agencies to stand firm against the ‘ancient art of lying’
Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies on Thursday to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation, as he strongly backed a free, independent and objective press.History’s first American pope called for imprisoned journalists to be released and said the work of journalists must never be considered a crime. Rather, journalism is a right and a pillar upholding “the edifice of our societies” that must be …
The Pope calls for journalists to protect the truth
Earlier this week, Pope Leo XIV was asked by a reporter about President Donald Trump sending troops to the Pope’s hometown of Chicago. The question wasn’t even fully out of […] The post The Pope calls for journalists to protect the truth appeared first on Poynter.
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Pope urges news media to stand against lies
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies on Thursday to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation, as he strongly backed a free, independent and objective press.
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CBCPNewsPope Leo XIV: News agencies have ‘crucial role’ in forming consciences, sharing the truth
Vatican City, Oct 9, 2025 / 10:44 am Pope Leo XIV on Thursday said news agencies have the responsibility to uphold principles that protect a person’s right to access “accurate and balanced” information while avoiding [...]
Pope Leo XIV: News Agencies Have ‘Crucial Role’ in Forming Consciences, Sharing the Truth
Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV views a display of headlines on his election to the pontificate during a meeting with the MINDS Conference in Rome, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. 'Communication must be freed from the misguided thinking that corrupts it, from unfair competition, and from the degrading practice of so-called clickbait,' the Holy Father added.
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