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Coverage dated September 25, 2026

Asked about Trump ban, Leo says media should cover public figures

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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV told journalists they were welcome to report on him, as he responded to the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pope Leo XIV says reporters are welcome to cover him, affirms need for media when asked about Trump ban at White House (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Pope Leo XIV says reporters are welcome to cover him, affirms need for media when asked about Trump ban at White House

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Pope Leo Welcomes Journalists Amid Trump Media Fight (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Pope Leo XIV told a CNN reporter on a Paris flight journalists are welcome to cover him, days after a judge blocked a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media when asked about Trump ban at White House (opens MyNorthwest)

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    ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him Friday, as he responded to the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures.

  4. Bangor Daily News

    Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him Friday, as he responded to the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures.

  5. Catholic Online

    Did Pope Leo Just Rebuke Trump Over His White House Media Ban? (opens Catholic Online)

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    Pope Leo XIV was asked about President Donald TrumpĂ?¢Ă?Â?Ă?Â?s decision to bar CNN and other news organizations from the White House Ă?¢Ă?Â?Ă?Â? but he didnĂ?¢Ă?Â?Ă?Â?t mention Trump by name. Instead, Pope Leo stressed that journalists aboard his flight were welcome, saying good coverage is Ă?¢…

  6. Forbes

    Pope Leo Tells Reporter ‘You’re All Welcome’ When Asked About Trump’s Media Ban (opens Forbes)

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    Pope Leo’s remarks come months after a very public feud between him and President Trump over the catholic leader’s criticism of the U.S. war in Iran.

  7. Forbes

    Pope Leo Comments On Trump’s Media Ban, Tells Reporter ‘You’re All Welcome’ (opens Forbes)

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    Pope Leo’s remarks come months after a very public feud between him and President Trump over the catholic leader’s criticism of the U.S. war in Iran.

  8. NOTUS

    Pope Leo Xiv Responds to Trump's Press Ban (opens NOTUS)

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    A reporter asked the pope for his thoughts on the president barring outlets from the White House.

  9. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Pope Leo in new dig at Trump amid president’s press ban (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Pontiff makes remark to reporters aboard papal jet.

  10. The New Republic

    Pope Leo Throws Shade at Trump Over His Petty Media Ban (opens The New Republic)

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    Pope Leo XIV made a point to express his support for the free press, firing a stray at President Trump—whose ongoing White House ban on MS NOW, CNN, and Politico is still being legally contested. “I’m just wondering if you had a word for some of our colleagues at CNN who are having difficulties with…

  11. The Columbian

    Asked about Trump ban, Leo says media should cover public figures (opens The Columbian)

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    ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV told journalists they were welcome to report on him, as he responded to the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures.

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