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Media Vatican

Pope asks Vatican media to cut costs

Pope Francis has told members and staff of the Dicastery for Communication that the Vatican and the Church need their expertise to share the Gospel, but he also asked them to find creative ways to do it while cutting their expenses. Source: CNS.

Ethics Media

Principles and ethics of journalism must be upheld in digital age: Greste

Award-winning foreign correspondent Peter Greste has told Catholic media there needs to be a way of upholding the principles and ethics of journalism in the digital age. Source: The Southern Cross.

Media

The Record takes top Catholic press award as it celebrates 150 years

Perth Archdiocese’s publication, The Record Magazine, has won the top prize at the 2024 Australasian Catholic Press Association awards, presented in Sydney this week.

Media Religious Orders

Podcast connects faith, ecology and the common good

Common Home TV has launched a new podcast which aims to offer thought-provoking conversations at the “intersection of integral ecology and an inclusive Church”. Source: Redemptorists of Oceania.

Media Vatican

Vatican official defends use of Rupnik’s art

The head of the Vatican’s communications department is defending his office’s use of an accused sexual abuser’s art on its website. Source: Crux.

Communications Media

Communicators to explore mission for the modern world

“Missionary Message for the Modern World” is the theme of the Australian Catholic Communications Congress to be held in Sydney from August 28 to 30. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Media New Zealand

NZ Catholic goes fully digital after long print run

NZ Catholic, New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, will cease its print publication at the end of June.

HIgher Education Media

Kohn receives ACU honour for her spirited reflections

Rachael Kohn, one of the most recognised voices on ABC Radio, is now the recipient of an honorary degree from Australian Catholic University.

Media Pope Francis

Pope asks broadcasters to share the truth, not spread ideology

Media outlets have a responsibility to share the truth, not spread ideologies, Pope Francis said at the weekend. Source: Catholic Review.