Communications Archives

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

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.

By Elise Harris

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

Feb 21, 2019

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

By Inés San Martín

Francis warns youth not to become isolated ‘social hermits’

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.

By Elise Harris

Pope taps first lay person as head of a Vatican department

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.

By Inés San Martín

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

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.

By Claire Giangravè

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

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.

By Kurt Jensen