Pope remembers journalists who lost their lives due to violence and wars
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- On World Press Freedom Day, May 3rd, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the ongoing violations of press freedom and honored journalists who have died due to wars and violence.
- UNESCO emphasizes that press freedom and independent journalism are vital for peace, economic recovery, sustainable development, and human rights, but warns of a significant decline in press freedom since 2012.
- The UN agency cautions against information manipulation and the misuse of AI by malicious actors, which threaten trust and national security, while encouraging renewed commitment to press freedom at the 2026 World Press Freedom Day.
- A conference themed “Shaping a Future of Peace” will be held on May 4 in Lusaka, Zambia, with additional online events to celebrate and defend media independence globally.
- Pope Leo also greeted members of Italy's Meter association, recognizing their three-decade effort to protect minors from abuse and promote education and prevention within church and civil society.
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