Pope Defends Press After Ban

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by David Darmofal

10%

Scholar power: 10.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 27%, Law 23%, Public Health 19%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 15%

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump

Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump (Gift Article)

Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”

www.nytimes.com

September 25, 2026 at 11:49 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Political science 27%, Law 23%, Public Health 19%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 15%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	6%	23	8.6%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/w...

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Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”

www.nytimes.com

September 25, 2026 at 10:28 AM

by John Tasioulas

38%

Scholar power: 38.1%

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Political science 27%, Law 23%, Public Health 19%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 15%

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🎓 John Tasioulas	24%	28	38.1%

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Reposted by David Darmofal

3%

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Political science 27%, Law 23%, Public Health 19%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 15%

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🎓 David Darmofal	11%	11	3.6%

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Rich Raho

@richraho.bsky.social

The Pope in Paris: “In the face of rumors of war and the varied crises troubling our world, France is called to remain a tireless champion of peace and multilateralism, particularly within our beloved Europe. May France, faithful to its traditional values.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

September 25, 2026 at 11:31 AM

Reposted by Mel Ainscow

2%

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Story's scientific field profile

Political science 27%, Law 23%, Public Health 19%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 15%

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🎓 Mel Ainscow	3%	56	2.2%

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Reposted by Massimo Faggioli

3%

Scholar power: 3.6%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 27%, Law 23%, Public Health 19%, Communication & Media Studies 16%, Sociology 15%

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🎓 Massimo Faggioli	12%	9	3.6%

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6.9 h

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FRANCE 24 English

@en.france24.com

🇫🇷 ✝️ #Pope Leo XIV arrives in #Paris on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to #France in 18 years.

On the first day of his trip, the pontiff's agenda includes a visit to the Élysée Palace and a youth vigil at the Stade de France.

Watch for more ⤵️

September 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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