Stand With Pope Leo: Defend Journalism, Support Democracy

Pope Leo has reminded the world that journalism is “not only an act of justice, but a duty of all those who long for a solid and participatory democracy.” In a time when misinformation spreads faster than truth and financial pressures threaten the very survival of independent media, his message could not be more urgent.

As artificial intelligence, corporate influence, and political pressure reshape the information landscape, Pope Leo’s call is a moral imperative: the press must stand firm, acting as a barrier against lies and a bulwark of civility in an age of division.

We join Pope Leo in affirming that a free, truthful, and courageous press is essential to democracy itself. Add your name to stand with journalists everywhere who refuse to trade truth for convenience—and who uphold their duty to justice and to all of us.