New Pope Delivers Speech Seems Like Shade at Trump

Monday, May 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV praised journalists seeking the truth in polarizing times.

Pope Leo XIV is calling for an end to the "war of words," and for the world to stand with journalists seeking truth.

The newly minted pope directly addressed journalists in Italian at a press conference at the Vatican on Monday, making an appeal for kindness, truth, and journalistic freedom.

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"The way we communicate is of fundamental importance: We must say no' to the war of words and images, we must reject the paradigm of war," he said.

"Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism, and even hatred; let us free it from aggression. We do not need loud, forceful communication, but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gathering the voices of the weak who have no voice."

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"The Church recognizes these witnesses " I am thinking of those who report on war even at the cost of their lives " the courage of those who defend dignity, justice, and the right of people to be informed, because only informed individuals can make free choices," he said."

This statement is yet another example of Pope Leo setting the tone, leaning into the Catholic social justice that his predecessor, Pope Francis, was known for. Leo has also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid to the territory."

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Trump isn't real big on morals and stuff, so it's nice of the new Pope to mention what is about become a bigger issue in America; the President vs the Law, and the suppression of legitimate factual information.

Another thing he has no use for whatsoever.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-12 07:04 PM