Listening to others is the first essential ingredient of good communication and a condition of genuine dialogue, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis: Communication must build communion, fraternity
Meeting with a delegation from the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land in Rome to commemorate the 100th anniversary of their bimonthly magazine, “Terrasanta,” Pope Francis encouraged the group to continue to highlight stories of genuine brotherhood.
Most popular stories, commentaries and podcasts of 2021 on CatholicReview.org
What were the most popular stories, commentaries and podcasts on CatholicReview.org in 2021? We have the list!
Clarke Removed from MDDC Hall of Fame
The Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association has removed Edward J. Clarke, the late editor and owner of the Worcester Democrat, from its Hall of Fame after a review of his published work revealed vile commentary, extreme racism and the promotion of lynching.
Virginia seventh graders go on scavenger hunt armed with Catholic newspaper
A religious education teacher at St. Agnes Church in Arlington sent her seventh graders on a scavenger hunt as part of their preparation for confirmation.
Lou Baldwin, Catholic journalist for 35 years, dies at 86
Louis “Lou” Baldwin, a Catholic journalist and a gentleman known by generations of Philadelphia Catholics for his bylines for 35 years, died Oct. 18 in Philadelphia. He was 86.
Good News, learned
Paul McMullen reflects on his years as managing editor of the Catholic Review.
Catholic Review Media names new managing editor, reporter and social media specialist
George Matysek Jr., a member of the Catholic Review newsroom for more than 24 years, has been named managing editor of Catholic Review Media effective Sept. 27.
Award-winning veteran Catholic journalist Gerald ‘Jerry’ Costello dies
Gerald “Jerry” Michael Costello, a Catholic press veteran who was a reporter, columnist, book author and founding editor of three newspapers, died July 19 a five-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 90.
Catholic Media Association head Tim Walter prepares for his exit after 13 years as its head
Tim Walter, executive director of the Catholic Media Association since 2008, is preparing for his exit after heading the organization over the past 13 years.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Importance of fatherhood/New book by Tony Pagnotti
Josephite Father Kingsley Ogbuji shares some of his experiences ministering to prisoners and what he has learned about the importance of fatherhood. Also, Tony Pagnotti talks about his new book, “My Scripted and Unscripted Life: A Memoir of a TV Newsman.”
Catholic Review has banner year for journalism awards
Catholic Review Media garnered 91 awards from three different professional journalism associations for work published in 2020, the highest number of awards in at least 12 years, and believed to be the most ever.