Communications Archives

Diplomats, press ponder alternatives to ‘echo-chamber’ of social media

Vatican
Jun 5, 2019

A Tuesday panel co-sponsored by two ambassadors to the Holy See and the Vatican’s own communications department attempted to respond to the negative, “toxic” trend of social media, bringing together both diplomats and members of the press corps to speak of ways to foster constructive conversation on platforms, rather than confrontation.

Comms team for pope’s anti-abuse summit gives reason for hope

February abuse summit, News Analysis
Feb 21, 2019

The composition of the communications team for the meeting gives one reason to hope.

Francis warns youth not to become isolated ‘social hermits’

Vatican
Jan 24, 2019

In a global message on the challenges and benefits of the digital world, Pope Francis warned that despite the ability to form communities through various social platforms, there is also the risk of isolation and alienation of those who don’t share the same ideas or beliefs.

Pope taps first lay person as head of a Vatican department

Vatican
Jul 5, 2018

Pope Francis has named a layman to head the Vatican’s troubled communications office, the first layman to head a dicastery of the Roman Curia.

Italy’s bishops vow to be ‘critical conscience’ of new government

Global Church
May 24, 2018

“We will be the critical conscience,” said Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, president of the Italian episcopal conference (CEI), about the new Italian government.

Catholic Communications Campaign aids efforts in U.S., around the world

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
May 8, 2018

Started in 1979, the annual Catholic Communication Campaign is the only one to designate 50 percent of proceeds for dioceses and 50 percent to communication efforts of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. About $8 million is raised nationally.