Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Topic: Pop Leo XIV

‘No one should threaten another’s existence’: Pope Leo amid Israel-Iran airstrikes

Pope Leo has appealed to authorities in Israel and Iran to act with “reason” and pursue dialogue after air strikes and missile launches.

Pope Leo XIV calls for press freedom, release of jailed journalists

Pope Leo XIV urged the release of imprisoned journalists and emphasised the importance of press freedom during his first news conference at the Vatican on Monday.