Journalism

Sense of hope is required for Catholic journalists, Archbishop Lori says

June 10, 2021
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Evangelization, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Video

Seeing the signs of the times through the lens of wisdom and hope is not only a professional requirement for Catholic journalists, but also a deeply personal matter, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore told Catholic Media Conference attendees watching a livestream Mass from Baltimore’s Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Cardinal Gregory: Catholic media’s task is to wed the facts to ‘truth of the Gospel’

June 9, 2021
By Richard Szczepanowski
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Racial Justice, Social Justice, World News

As the nation struggles to fight a pandemic and address social strife and racial injustice, the Catholic media have the important task of presenting news truthfully and in light of the Gospel values taught by the church, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington told Catholic media professionals June 9.

Pope: Vatican media must be creative, take risks, fulfill purpose

May 24, 2021
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News

Do not let a complex organizational hierarchy stifle creativity, hamper decision-making and impede serving its actual purpose, Pope Francis told the Vatican’s communications office.

Verify before sharing ‘news,’ pope says in Communications Day message

May 14, 2021
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News

In the age of instant communications and fake news, journalists — like everyone else — need to recover the practice of going out and verifying information before they share it, Pope Francis said.

Go beyond the headlines

February 11, 2021
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Feature, Journalism

In addition to the crucifix on the wall in your home, the Catholic Review wants to be there to help you live your Catholic faith, day in and day out.

CNS’ ‘staying power’ credited to quality coverage of church, its role in world

February 4, 2021
By Julie Asher
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, World News

A hundred years ago the U.S. Catholic bishops were insightful enough to realize there was a role for a news service to provide accurate information about the church, said Thomas Lorsung, retired director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service.

Pope talks about Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S.

February 2, 2021
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Pope Francis in Iraq, Vatican, Video, World News

Asked about the role of U.S. Catholic journalists today, Pope Francis said, it is to promote unity and to “try to get people to talk to each other, reason together and seek the path of fraternity.”

Most-read stories and commentaries of 2020 on CatholicReview.org

December 31, 2020
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News

What were the most popular stories and commentaries on CatholicReview.org in 2020? We have the list!

2020 in the rearview

December 31, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Journalism

Even with the many challenges of a difficult year, the Catholic Review accomplished great things in 2020.

Catholic Review repeats as News Organization of the Year, earns other journalism awards

June 25, 2020
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Journalism, Local News, News

Catholic Review Media received 36 awards from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association, including the honor as large nondaily News Organization of the Year for the second year in a row.

Talk of aid for journalism includes religious news outlets

April 15, 2020
By Dennis Sadowski
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Journalism, News, World News

Local journalism outlets, including diocesan newspapers, are being touted as vital information sources during the COVID-19 pandemic worthy of being included in a new round of federal emergency aid.

‘Ed’ Wall, former Catholic Review editor and veteran journalist, dies at 94

January 22, 2020
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Obituaries

Arthur E. P. “Ed” Wall, a former editor of the Catholic Review from 1965 to 1971 who would later become director and editor-in-chief of what is now Catholic News Service, died Jan. 18 in Orland Park, Ill. He was 94.

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