Pope Leo: 'Journalism is a Cornerstone of Democracy'

0:00It's May 3rd. Welcome to U.S. News Today, powered by AI and covering the nation. Pope Leo hit the spotlight on World Press Freedom Day, calling out attacks on media freedom worldwide and saluting journalists killed while chasing the truth in war zones. He dropped these words right after his Sunday prayer in St. Peter's Square, stressing how vital independent reporting is amid rising dangers for. Reporters everywhere. The day falls on May 3rd each year, backed by UNESCO to back media under fire from censorship and pressure while remembering those who paid the ultimate price on the job. Over the years, the Pope has hailed journalism as a cornerstone of democracy, treating info like a public good that needs protection from spin-and. Foul play. He's often thank reporters for their guts, insisting their work and a crime, and pushed hard for freeing those locked up unjustly, keeping the call alive as threats grow.