"Pope Leo XIV welcomed media representatives from around the world to the Vatican, expressing gratitude for their coverage of recent events in Rome. In his address, he called on news organizations to stand in solidarity with the mission of the Church, urging them to move away from reporting on what he characterized as divisive or hateful—content he believes undermines efforts toward global unity and harmony.
The Holy See Press Office published the following remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his meeting with the media.
“Let me, therefore, reiterate today the Church’s solidarity with journalists.”
“Today, one of the most important challenges is to promote communication that can bring us out of the ‘Tower of Babel’ in which we sometimes find ourselves, out of the confusion of loveless languages that are often ideological or partisan.”
“Disarmed and disarming communication allows us to share a different view of the world and to act in a manner consistent with our human dignity. You are at the forefront of reporting on conflicts and aspirations for peace.”
Pope Leo XIV is asserting his influence over the global media narratives, advocating for a unified message that aligns with hisvision of a spiritually and politically united world.
In the final conflict between truth and error, free speech will be indispensable for ensuring that the message of God’s Word will be proclaimed with boldness and without restriction. As the world moves toward greater unity, there will certainly be efforts not only to consolidate political and religious power but also to enforce a single ideological narrative. As spiritual darkness deepens and opposition to biblical truth intensifies, the ability to speak freely will become a vital tool for those called to share the gospel and expose error.Censorship, whether by governments, religious authorities, or media institutions, poses a direct threat to the proclamation of the everlasting gospel of Revelation 14:6-12. In such a time, the unfiltered presentation of this gospel must not be silenced, for it is through the open public dissemination of God’s truth that light will pierce the darkness, calling souls to repentance and preparing them for Christ’s return."
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