Articles on this issue "TV"

The Arab television network Al-Jazeera will broadcast a number of war documentaries produced by Nova-T, a firm founded by the Capuchin Province of Piedmont. The Vidimus Dominum religious …

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Vatican Radio criticized a documentary on Australian national television that showed, step by step, how to make a bomb with information from the Internet. Once the bomb was ready, the …

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Cardinal Ratzinger Sees "Weakness of Faith" Behind the Crisis

Warns of the Anonymity of Bishops' Conferences

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For Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the crisis the Church is going through, particularly in the United States, is "a weakness of faith" that calls for conversion and "clear moral teaching." The …

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Gauging the Media's Nasty Impact on Young Minds

More Studies Point Up Negative Effects of Violence in Entertainment

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In his message for last Sunday's celebration of World Communications Day, John Paul II reminded the media of their mission to promote peace and justice. This year marks the 40th anniversary of …

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Basilian Father Thomas Rosica, the national director and chief executive officer of World Youth Day 2002, will become CEO of Canada's first national Catholic television network. Effective July …

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How the Church Is Doing in Publishing (Part 2)

Author Matt Pinto's Advice for Veterans and Beginners

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The Catholic Church needs to learn to beat MTV at its own game, says an author and magazine co-founder. And a new generation of Fulton Sheens wouldn't hurt either. Matt Pinto, founder and …

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John Paul II will participate this Saturday in the 4th World Meeting of Families -- live, via television. The Pope will deliver an address and bless the families gathered in Manila, …

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A new television channel is now in operation in the Philippines to offer Christian values and an alternative to the low-quality commercial programs. Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN) is …

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24-Hour TV Show to Mark Pope's 25th Christmas

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The Vatican has invited choirs from all the continents to participate in a 24-hour television homage to celebrate the 25th Christmas of John Paul II's pontificate. The marathon television …

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The Vatican invited television producers to include in their work programs that highlight spiritual values. The proposal was presented in Ravello, Italy, by Archbishop John Foley, president of …

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France Considering a Ban on TV Pornography

Danger to Children Cited

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Government regulators in France are pushing a plan to ban pornography from public television channels. Since July, the Audio-Visual Higher Council (CSA) has promoted a campaign against …

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TV Has to Be Cleaned Up, Say Italian Bishops

Media Executives Promise They'll Cooperate

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Media executives are promising to help after a top Church leader complained about the quality of some Italian television programs. Cardinal Camillo Ruini, president of the Italian bishops' …

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"Toxicity of Television" Spurs a Warning

Argentine Cites Shamefulness of Talk Shows and Reality Shows

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Concern about the environment should extend to television programming, suggests an archbishop. "There are many people who are concerned about the environment and how the earth we inhabit and …

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A marketplace on the Internet for Catholic TV programs is now available. It was organized by CRTN, the Catholic Radio and Television Network, a body established by the international Catholic …

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View to a Kill: Violence and the Media

New Findings, and Fears, About an Old Concern

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New fears about levels of violence in the media have surfaced. In France, a 17-year-old was arrested after being named by a dying girl as her attacker, the British Guardian reported June 6. …

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