A television or radio network that calls itself Catholic must help people overcome their prejudices, seek the truth with charity and build bridges between people, Pope Francis said.
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Most popular stories and commentaries of 2023 on CatholicReview.org
Check out the most-read local stories and commentaries on CatholicReview.org for 2023.
Facing defamation lawsuit, Church Militant confronts prospect of shutting down
Since Church Militant’s founder Michael Voris announced his resignation in November, the Ferndale, Michigan-based media organization has found itself in the midst of a number of scandals, financial troubles and court proceedings.
Media must show, promote respect for human dignity, pope says
An important part of the mission of Catholic media is to forgo the shocking, sensational or superficial when such stories present the people involved as less than human and unworthy of respect, Pope Francis said.
Church Militant says founder Michael Voris asked to resign for breach of morality clause
Church Militant/St. Michael’s Media said Nov. 21 its founder and former CEO Michael Voris “has been asked to resign for breaching the Church Militant morality clause,” and that his resignation was accepted by the board.
Catholic media use is on the upswing
Church leaders should want to be in the game, not standing on the sidelines while others control the messaging
Radio Interview: Digital Literacy and Media Mindfulness
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte about digital literacy and what she calles “media mindfulness” – consuming media in a thoughtful way that looks at not only what you read and see, but who creates it and who benefits from it.
Radio Interview: The Catholic Media
As the Catholic Media Association met in Baltimore June 6-9, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Rob DeFrancesco, executive director of the association, and Gretchen Crowe, the new president of the CMA, to discuss today’s challenges and learn how Catholic media outlets are thriving as they include once-common diocesan newspapers as well as magazines, websites, social media, and audio and visual media.
Catholic Review Media brings home 60 awards from three press associations for 2022 work
Catholic Review Media captured 60 honors for work published and broadcast in 2022.
At Baltimore conference, Bishop Cozzens says magnifying ‘stories of encounter’ ignites hearts for Jesus, missionary action
Speaking at the Catholic Media Association’s June 6-9 annual gathering in Baltimore, Bishop Cozzens asked Catholic communications professionals to support the National Eucharistic Revival underway through their own witness, and by magnifying “stories of encounter.”
Barb Fraze, former CNS international editor, wins 2023 St. Francis de Sales Award at conference in Baltimore
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.
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.