Barb Fraze, former international editor for Catholic News Service, is the recipient of the 2023 St. Francis de Sales Award from the Catholic Media Association.
Journalism
Experts: Catholic media is essential to informing world about the church and the church about world
At a time when Catholic media in the United States is at a crossroads, Catholic journalists must avoid reducing the church to merely a socio-political organization, instead keeping its role as the “sacrament of salvation” at the fore, said a panelist speaking on the future of Catholic journalism June 5.
Never stop learning
We hope the Catholic media personnel who come to Charm City this month will find the support they need to continue this important work.
‘God’s Scribe’: Father Breighner retires popular column after more than 50 years
After more than 50 years of writing for the Catholic Review, Father Breighner is putting down his pen.
More than ever, we need diocesan news media
As the church celebrates World Communications Day May 21, I would argue that developing “membership magazines” is an incomplete assessment of what the People of God need — indeed, of what the church needs.
Annual collection for U.S. bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign set for May 20-21
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign supports media that connect the faithful with Christ.
Catholics must reject ‘sectarian partisan lens’ and ‘live the truth’ of their faith, says former congressman
Despite being labeled a Democratic “heretic” by the media for his pro-life stand and his support for traditional marriage, former Congressman Dan Lipinski told a Washington conference he never backed down from “what I knew was true.”
Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 narrative engages in post-truth journalism, Catholic scholars warn
Fox News host Tucker Carlson sparked bipartisan controversy on Capitol Hill after a March 6 package on his program “Tucker Carlson Tonight” depicted the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot as “mostly peaceful chaos.” Catholic political observers called the package a false portrayal of the day’s events.
‘Noble profession’ of journalism must convey the truth, pope says
The work of journalists is to listen and convey the truth of what was really said, Pope Francis told a Catholic weekly magazine.
Pro-life pregnancy centers criticize AP’s new ‘anti-abortion’ terminology
Pregnancy centers are criticizing The Associated Press for instructing journalists to use terminology that brands them as centers against abortion.
Mass media needs more kindness, truth spoken with charity, pope says
The media and the field of communications need to exercise more kindness and share the truth with charity, Pope Francis said.
Montse Alvarado named president, COO of EWTN News
Montse Alvarado, vice president and executive director of Becket, the Washington-based religious liberty firm, has been named president and chief operating officer of EWTN News Inc., the EWTN Global Catholic Network announced Jan. 23.