In the first World Communications Day message in 1967, Pope Paul VI wrote: “The Church, realizing “that she is truly and intimately linked with mankind and its history” (The Church in the Modern World #1), wishes by means of this initiative [World Communications Day], proposed by the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council [1962-1965], to draw the attention of her children and of all men of good will to the vast and…
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The Internet is a Resource for Our Time
“Ever since the internet first became available, the Church has always sought to promote its use in the service of the encounter between persons, and of solidarity among all.” With this line, Pope Francis introduces his message for the 53rd Annual World Communications Day. This year’s theme is We are members one of another» (Eph 4,25). From social network communities to the human community. Pope Frances while acknowledging that “The…
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Antidote to “Fake News”
This year we will celebrate the 52nd World Communications Day which is held annually on the Sunday before Pentecost, falling this year on May 13, 2018. As is the practice, Pope Francis released his message for the day on the Feast of Saint Francis de Sales, January 24. This year’s theme is: “The truth will set you free” (John 8:32). Fake news and journalism for peace.”
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@Pontifex Twitter Account Suspended For Now
We have no Pope. The Chair of St. Peter is empty. On February 28, Pope Benedict XVI concluded his ministry as our Holy Father. He left his position of power and responsibility with humility and grace. He promised to give the rest of his life to prayer and solitude on behalf of the Church. The Cardinals will elect his successor in the coming weeks.
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Pope Benedict’s Message: Silence and Word
In the February 6 issue of Newsweek, the “World on a Page” section (p.8), there is a brief article about Pope Benedict XVI’s Message for World Communications Day 2012 which takes place this year on May 20. The Newsweek writer characterized the Message as an “admonition against the excesses of the Internet.” I had already read the Message and that was not my impression at all.
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Communications and Ministry in the Digital Age
On January 24, 2011, the Vatican released Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the 45th World Communications Day (June 5, 2011). In this message, the Holy Father invites “Christians, confidently and with an informed and responsible creativity, to join the network of relationships which the digital era has made possible… The web is contributing to the development of new and more complex intellectual and spiritual horizons, new forms of shared awareness.…