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,” Pope Leo told members of the media on Monday.

Pope Leo XIV will maintain “an active social media presence” on the official papal accounts on X and Instagram, the Dicastery for Communication announced Tuesday. The pope posted for

In his first address to international media on Monday, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their service to the truth and for communicating peace in difficult times.