One of my mom’s sayings was, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” This came to mind as I reflected on the message for this year’s World Communications Day: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your heart.”
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Vatican warns about fake pope quotes, videos
All the speeches and messages Pope Leo XIV has given since becoming pope May 8 are available on the Vatican website, which should be checked before sharing supposed quotes and videos, Vatican News said.
‘Take it Down Act’ to combat online sexual exploitation signed into law
President Donald Trump on May 19 signed into law the Take It Down Act, a measure that imposes penalties for online sexual exploitation.
Pope Leo XIV on social media: Instagram and X accounts up and growing
While Pope Leo XIV has deleted the account he began as Father Robert F. Prevost on Twitter, now X, in 2011, the Vatican has launched new accounts for him on X and Instagram.
U.S. bishops release updated pastoral letter on pornography amid rise in sexual exploitation
The U.S. bishops recently released an updated version of their 2015 pastoral letter on the dangers of pornography, a document they said is “still needed today” amid increased social acceptance of — and addiction to — such material.
Worn out before God by the noisy, tiresome digital age
God is good and full of mercy, with plans for us — plans of fullness, not of harm. Increasingly I feel called to serve that reality, to quiet down and let the frenzied world turn its terrible ways while in the grips of a chaos magic that has been increasing in its scope for many decades.
Young people, tech lovers connect with soon-to-be-St. Carlo Acutis
Young people are especially drawn to Blessed Carlo, who will be canonized April 27.
Pope prays people stare less at screens, connect more face-to-face
Technology should be used to improve people’s lives and to connect people as members of one human family, Pope Francis said.
Papal preacher: Measure your life by Christ, not social media likes
Christians should resist the temptation to be swayed by applause, popularity or approval, especially in a culture driven by social media and instant recognition, instead grounding their lives firmly in Christ, the preacher of the papal household said.
Priest influencer on evangelizing through humor, social media pitfalls and advice to Gen Z
The milestone video was perfect for Father David Michael, 31, who posts humorous videos about his life as a priest alongside simple explanations of different areas of Catholic teaching. His videos have earned millions of views on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
Lenten media fast: Spiritual discipline for a digital age
Joining others in a media fast can create a community that holds us accountable to the fast.
Following Christ as content creators
As content creators, it’s easy to get so focused on creating that we can forget that there are people on the other end of our communication who deserve our consideration and respect.