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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday marked World Communications Day appealing for a culture of constructive information at the service of truth.The Pope was speaking to those gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Sunday Regina Coeli. He noted that today's means of communication offer the possibility of instantly sharing news across the world."News can be good or bad, true or false; let us pray so that communication, in all of its forms, be effectively constructive, at the service of truth, may it reject prejudice and spread hope and trust in our time" he said. In fact, "Stem the spiral of fear, reject prejudice towards others and foster a culture of encounter" are the words are at the heart of Pope Francis’ message for the Church’s 51st World Communications Day, celebrated by Catholics each year on the Sunday before Pentecost.The theme, chosen by the pope this year is ‘Fear not, for I am with you: Communicating Hope and Trust ...
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday marked World Communications Day appealing for a culture of constructive information at the service of truth.
The Pope was speaking to those gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Sunday Regina Coeli. He noted that today's means of communication offer the possibility of instantly sharing news across the world.
"News can be good or bad, true or false; let us pray so that communication, in all of its forms, be effectively constructive, at the service of truth, may it reject prejudice and spread hope and trust in our time" he said.
In fact, "Stem the spiral of fear, reject prejudice towards others and foster a culture of encounter" are the words are at the heart of Pope Francis’ message for the Church’s 51st World Communications Day, celebrated by Catholics each year on the Sunday before Pentecost.
The theme, chosen by the pope this year is ‘Fear not, for I am with you: Communicating Hope and Trust in our Time,’ encouraging all people “to engage in constructive forms of communication” and help others “to view the world around us with realism and trust”.
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In his message, Pope Francis highlights the need to break the vicious circles of anxiety and fear – not ignoring the tragedy of human suffering, nor being naive and “blind to the scandal of evil”.Rather, he urges all communicators to work at overcoming feelings of discontent, resignation or pessimism by focusing on positive solutions to today’s problems.
Christians, the Pope notes, are called to interpret history through the Good News of Jesus himself. All of us can change the way we look at life’s events, he said, by learning to “read reality” through a lens that inspires confidence and hope.
To find out how this papal message has been received by secular journalists, Alessandro Gisotti spoke to CNN’s Vatican Correspondent, Delia Gallagher.
She says the message is not simply about choosing between "good news or bad news" but rather about "bringing in different angles" She gives an example about reporting on immigration, not focusing solely on the challenges, but also by reporting on stories of immigrants who are successfully assimiliating into their communities,
Gallagher says Pope Francis is a man who "understands the power of the image" and uses his encounters with individuals, such as his meeting with a blind girl in Rome recently, to reinforce his official teachings.By "walking the talk", she says, he is able to "get the message across".
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Ascension of Jesus to heaven, celebrated forty days after Easter. Speaking to the faithful present in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli prayer, the Pope reflected on the reading from the Gospel of Matthew which presents us with the moment of the definitive departure of the Risen Lord from his disciples. The scene, he said, is set in Galilee, the place where Jesus had called them to follow him and form the first nucleus of his new community. The disciples have gone through the "fire" of the Passion and Resurrection, and at the sight of the risen Lord, they bow down to him. Some of them however are still doubtful. It is to this frightened community, the Pope said, that Jesus leaves the immense task of evangelizing the world. He gives them this assignment ordering them to teach and to baptize in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.Pope Francis said the ascens...
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Ascension of Jesus to heaven, celebrated forty days after Easter.
Speaking to the faithful present in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli prayer, the Pope reflected on the reading from the Gospel of Matthew which presents us with the moment of the definitive departure of the Risen Lord from his disciples.
The scene, he said, is set in Galilee, the place where Jesus had called them to follow him and form the first nucleus of his new community. The disciples have gone through the "fire" of the Passion and Resurrection, and at the sight of the risen Lord, they bow down to him. Some of them however are still doubtful. It is to this frightened community, the Pope said, that Jesus leaves the immense task of evangelizing the world. He gives them this assignment ordering them to teach and to baptize in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis said the ascension of Jesus to heaven represents the end of the Son’s mission and the beginning of the continuation of this mission by the Church.
From this moment, he pointed out, the presence of Christ in the world is mediated by his disciples, by those who believe in Him and announce Him. This mission, the Pope continued, will last until the end of history thanks to the daily assistance of the Risen Lord, who assures us that: “I am with you every day until the end of the world”.
The Pope said His presence gives strength to those who are persecuted, it gives comfort to those who are suffering, and it gives support to those in difficult situations.
The Ascension, he said, reminds us of Jesus’ help and of His Spirit in whom we can trust as we offer our Christian witness to the world. It explains to us why the Church exists: the Church exists in order to proclaim the Gospel.
And let us not forget, Pope Francis said, the joy of the Church in proclaiming the Gospel. He said that the Church is all baptized Christians and today we are invited to better understand better that God has given us great dignity and the responsibility of announce its message to the world, of making it accessible to humanity.
On this Ascension Day, the Pope said, as we turn our gaze to heaven, where Christ ascended and sits at the right hand of the Father, let us be strong, enthusiastic and courageous in our earthly journey, in our mission of witnessing and living the Gospel in every place.
We must be aware however, he continued, that this does not depend solely on our own strength, organizational skills and resources; only with the light and the strength of the Holy Spirit will we be able to effectively fulfill our mission of spreading Jesus' love and tenderness.
Pope Francis concluded asking the Virgin Mary to help us contemplate the heavenly goods which the Lord promises us, and become credible witnesses of his Resurrection, of true Life.
CANNES, France (AP) -- The Cannes Film Festival is gearing up to award its prestigious Palme d'Or at a glitzy award ceremony....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Sunday he's considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins of all international flights to and from the United States....
