On World Press Freedom Day, Pope Leo XIV condemned violations of media freedom and honored journalists killed in conflict zones. He called for remembrance of reporters who died in war and violence, particularly in Gaza, where a recent report says 232 Palestinian journalists have been killed since October 2023.

May 3, 2026

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Major global news outlets urge Israel to let independent press into Gaza

Over 20 major global news organizations, including BBC, CNN, Reuters and AP, have signed an open letter urging Israel to lift its ban on foreign journalists entering Gaza independently. The editors-in-chief argue that press freedom is essential and that the ceasefire makes independent reporting possible. Israel has not yet responded, while more than 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.

Apr 30, 2026

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