Articles on this issue "press"

Media Perspectives on Pope Francis

Catholic Network Producer Shares Reflections on Argentine Pontiff

Rome, (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 1007 hits

In Catholic and secular media outlets alike, says producer for Canada'sSalt and Lighttelevision Sebastian Gomes, the election of Pope Francis last month "has taken the world by storm." Gomes …

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Former Papal Assistant Charged With Aggravated Theft

Holy See Press Office Releases Indictment Charges Against Paolo Gabriele

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Former papal assistant, Paolo Gabriele, has been formally charged with aggravated theft for his role in the leaking of private documents from the Vatican. A 35 page document that lists the …

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Vatican Spokesperson Calls for Full Solidarity with the Pope

Emphasizes Importance of Unity While Investigation Moves Forward

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Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., director of the Holy See Press Office, held a press conference yesterday regarding the publication of private documents stolen from the Vatican. The Pope’s …

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Cardinal Bertone on the Brazil Trip, and More

Interview With Vatican Secretary of State

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Benedict XVI's trip to Brazil received wide attention from the press, which oftentimes highlighted controversy. But the Vatican secretary of state says the media failed to cover more positive …

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The Church in Switzerland is preparing for a possible visit of John Paul II to participate in the first national meeting of Catholic youth, in Berne, on June 5-6. The Swiss bishops' conference …

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The Nuns Who Pray for Journalists

Pauline Family's Pious Disciples Mark 80th Year

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For 80 years, a congregation of women religious has prayed for those working in the media. They are the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master, founded on Feb. 10, 1924, by now-Blessed James …

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Internet Is Vatican Press Office's Best Ally

Almost 22 Million "Hits" Last Year

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As recently as seven years ago, one had to live in Rome and be accredited in the Holy See's Press Office in order to follow John Paul II's day-to-day activity. Now, much of this information …

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A Press Office at Age 50; Lateran Palace on Display

Media Relations Have Come a Long Way

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By Delia Gallagher The first journalists were angels, according to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who spoke at a Mass in Rome on Sunday celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Vatican press …

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Financial Press Offers Praise Too

London Paper, Like Its Cardinal, Has Kind Words for Pope

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A sense of John Paul II's wide appeal could be seen in the praise from British circles that greeted his 25th anniversary. "John Paul Deserves the Title Great," read a headline in London's …

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Christian Leaders Press Case for Recognition in Euro

Meet With Berlusconi in Rome

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Religious representatives looking ahead to European unification met with European Council president Silvio Berlusconi and other officials and emphasized the importance of guaranteeing freedom …

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Pope's Close Aide Downplays Reports on Health

Says Cardinal Ratzinger Wept After Seeing His Comments Manipulated

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John Paul II's secretary asked reporters to play down reports about the Pope's state of health, stressing they have been taken out of context. The Holy Father kept busy this morning, receiving …

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Australia's Cardinal-Designate on His Priorities

Archbishop Pell Says He's "a Loyal Son of the Second Vatican Council"

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The morning after being named a cardinal, Archbishop George Pell of Sydney gave a press conference. The Archdiocese of Sydney released a transcript of the conference, which ZENIT excerpts …

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A Page 1 story in the Thursday edition of L'Osservatore Romano calls attention to the risk of a humanitarian "catastrophe" in Iraq. The story, headlined "The Tragedy of the Civilian …

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Pope's Address to Pontifical Council for Social Communications

Calls for Media to Be at Service of Truth and Solidarity

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Here is the address John Paul II delivered today to the participants in the annual plenary meeting of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. * * * Your Eminences, Your Excellencies, …

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Truth and Solidarity in Media Are Weapons of Peace, Pope Says

Sends Message to Social Communications Meeting

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John Paul II said that truth and solidarity are two key elements that enable media professionals to become promoters of peace. The Pope made this statement today when he addressed the …

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