Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

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VATICAN CITY, May 3 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom ​around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed ‌while reporting from conflict zones. Speaking at the end of his weekly Sunday prayer, in a sun-flooded Saint Peter's Square, the pontiff said ​the day highlighted both the importance of independent journalism ​and the growing threats faced by reporters. "Today we celebrate ⁠World Press Freedom Day ... un