Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban

Pope Leo XVI stated that the media is welcome on his plane when asked about the Trump administration's attempts to bar certain reporters from the White House.
Asked by a CNN reporter about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar CNN and other reporters, Pope Leo XIV said the media was welcome on his plane.
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