As the war in Iran continues, Pope Leo has called on journalists to “show the face of war and tell it through the eyes of the victims so as not to turn it into a video game.”
The first Pope from the US said this during a meeting with newspeople from Italy’s TG2 TV show today, March 16, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, Cardinal Blase Cupich took direct aim at the videos that the White House has posted recently featuring footage of video games and movies, calling them “sickening.”
Pope Leo, for his part, said, “In the dramatic circumstances of war, such as those we are experiencing, information must guard against the risk of turning into propaganda.”
This is an important call for awareness about the realities of war. Highlighting genuine experiences can foster understanding and compassion. It’s crucial that media portray the true impact of conflict on human lives.