Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press” in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff.

  • Leon
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    232 days ago

    How do we know that he isn’t? Musk proclaims a love of free speech and is a fascist. Trump has repeatedly spoken out against wars, but his wars are OK in his book.

    Let’s not celebrate until we’ve crossed the river.

    • @NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
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      452 days ago

      Judging by his track record I think he will largely continue Francis’ legacy. Perhaps a bit more conservative than Francis, but I’ve found his statements encouraging for the most part. He’s criticized both JD and Trump in the past, and he seems to be focusing on the more positive Christian teachings like caring for the poor rather than the fire and brimstone wing