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Pope Leo XIV subtly criticizes Donald Trump after White House bans journalists: 'Press freedom is very important'
During a flight to Paris, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of press freedom and independent reporting after being asked about the White House's decision to exclude critical journalists. This statement followed President Donald Trump's move to deny access to outlets like CNN, MS Now, and Politico, citing fake news, although a court recently suspended this ban for two weeks. Additionally, the International Criminal Court in The Hague is preparing for potential US sanctions by switching from Microsoft software to German openDesk solutions. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Trump at the White House, urging both nations to act as responsible powers and explore new approaches to great-power relations.
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