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.
social media
Young Fallston parishioner uses prodigious media talents to serve Catholics
To Tucker DeVack, social media is more than a tool for amassing a following of numerous “friends,” followers and “likes.” He uses his media skills – which are many – to help young people know they are not alone and that God loves them.
Host of new ‘The Rosary in a Year’ podcast hopes people ‘fall in love’ with the prayer
A new podcast about the rosary promises to deepen listeners’ love of the Marian devotion and draw them closer to Jesus and his mother, Mary, in the new year.
Michigan Catholic bishops say Gov. Whitmer video mocks Eucharist
Michigan’s Catholic bishops have expressed “profound disappointment and offense” after that state’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared to mock the Eucharist in a social media video posted by feminist author and podcaster Liz Plank.
Can humanity survive the digital age? Panel says it depends
With increased smartphone use — an estimated 69 percent of the global population, who also consume social media on their devices — come questions of authentic versus artificial community.
Pope: ‘Never dialogue with the devil’
Christians must acknowledge the reality of the devil acting around them and remain steadfast in resisting his temptations, Pope Francis said.
Moms urge Catholic parents to Wait Until 8th and delay children’s cellphone use
As studies reveal the negative effects of smartphones on the health and well-being of elementary and middle schoolers, central Arkansas parents are taking a pledge to delay giving their children smartphones.
Hallow partners with Catholic universities to cultivate student prayer lives
This fall, as students return to college and university campuses, Hallow, the acclaimed prayer app, is working to help students build a vibrant faith life through forming partnerships with Catholic educational institutions across the country.
Are you a media apostle?
The push to constantly create can take its toll on a person and his or her relationships, both with others and with God.
Educators say special needs, developmental delayss on rise, blame screen time, pandemic
Two key educators associated with Head Start of Miami-Dade County in Southern Florida and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami worry about an uptick in youngsters with specific developmental disabilities and special needs.
Papal adviser, head of Microsoft talk ethics and AI in conversation on tech giant’s campus
Dozens of technologists and Catholics gathered at Microsoft in Redmond for a conversation about ethics in artificial intelligence between an “unlikely pair,” as they were introduced: a papal adviser and the head of Microsoft.
Senate passes major online child safety legislation, but future in House uncertain
The U.S. Senate passed two major online child safety reforms July 30, but the bills face an uncertain future in the House.