Pope Urges Italian Spies to Avoid Smearing Politicians and Journalists

Pope Leo recently spoke to Italy's spy service on their 100th anniversary.

He told them to be careful and not use secret information to hurt politicians, journalists, or other important people.

He said this is important to keep democracy strong and make sure people trust the government.

There have been some problems lately where spies used special software to listen in on people's phones, including those who help refugees.

The Pope also warned about fake news and how spies should always follow the rules and protect people's rights.

He even mentioned that some churches have been targeted by spies for bad reasons, but he didn't give any details.