Pope Leo XIV holds first press conference, affirms 'gift of free speech' Kim Hjelmgaard. USA TODAY. Hear this story. Pope Leo XIV held his first public audience with members of the media on May 12 ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first public audience with members of the media on May 12, saying the church stood in solidarity with them for "seeking the truth" and calling for imprisoned journalists ...

Pope Leo XIV holds first press conference. Posted: May 12, 2025 | Last updated: May 12, 2025. The 69-year-old pope held his first press conference and took time to shake hands, share smiles and ...

Pope Leo is holding his first press conference with international media after his first Sunday address at the Vatican. During that address, the new pope called for an “authentic and lasting ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged the warring sides in the Israel-Iran war to “reject the logic of bullying and revenge” ...

Pope Leo XIV holds first press conference, affirms 'gift of free speech' Kim Hjelmgaard. USA TODAY. Pope Leo XIV held his first public audience with members of the media on May 12, saying the ...