Pope Francis urged communicators to use their platforms to inspire hope by avoiding aggressive language and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes others.
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Vatican official asks journalists to share Holy Year hope, grace
The hope and grace that come from taking part in a Jubilee celebration is not a personal privilege, but must communicated and shared with others, said Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the chief Vatican organizer of the Holy Year 2025.
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Church needs media evangelizers, pope tells U.S.-based TV network
The mission of sharing the Gospel, entrusted to humanity by Jesus, must spread also through modern media channels, Pope Francis said.
Pope asks Vatican media to reduce spending as they share the Gospel
Pope Francis told members and staff of the Dicastery for Communication that the Vatican and the Catholic Church need their expertise to share the Gospel, but he also asked them to find creative ways to do it while cutting their expenses.
Dioceses slam fake Catholic newspapers seen as part of ‘pink slime’ election ploy
A number of U.S. Catholic dioceses and their bishops have issued statements disavowing fake Catholic newspapers that have resurfaced in swing states ahead of the presidential election to target Catholic voters on key issues.
Russian ban of religious websites ‘blocks truth,’ says Ukrainian religious news service editor
Russia’s latest blockage of Western religious websites and social media accounts tightens the Kremlin’s chokehold on Russian residents’ information access, the editor of a Ukrainian religious news outlet told OSV News.
Are you a media apostle?
The push to constantly create can take its toll on a person and his or her relationships, both with others and with God.
Radio Interview: Baltimore sportscaster reflects on his career and Catholic faith
Retired Baltimore sportscaster Mark Viviano, a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, spoke with George Matysek about his career and his decision to leave it behind.
Catholic Review Media launches Spanish-language podcast
Working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Hispanic Ministry, Catholic Review Media has launched a new Spanish-language podcast.
Radio Interview: Global Catholic Communications
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with two stalwarts of Catholic communications to discuss the challenges of communicating today.
Communicators advised to ‘challenge your assumptions’ for reaching Latino Catholics
Earnestly listening to Latino Catholics in the church, including their perspectives in Catholic content, and showing their diversity in media visuals are crucial ways for Catholic media to reach those audiences, Latino Catholic leaders told Catholic communications professionals during a panel discussion June 20.