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Legionaries head says Maciel documentary a ‘cathartic’ experience 

A new documentary on the life and crimes of Fr Marcial Maciel Degollado was another chance for Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi members to confront the truth of their founder’s dark past, the congregation’s general director says. Source: OSV News.

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Great news: CathNews wins top award

CathNews took out the main award at the Australasian Catholic Press Association annual conference in Canberra last night. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Artificial Intelligence Media

Bishop warns of spread of fake, AI-generated videos 

Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Catholic media ministry Word on Fire, has warned of the proliferation of fake videos created with artificial intelligence that impersonate him and are circulating on social media. Source: CNA.

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Catholic Press Association announces speakers for 2025 conference

The Australasian Catholic Press Association has revealed the speaker line-up for its 2025 conference, to be held in Canberra next month. 

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Sisters of the Good Samaritan looking for the write stuff

Entries have opened for The Good Oil Writers’ Award, which aims to support and encourage the development of aspiring and published writers. Source: Sisters of the Good Samaritan.

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Read all about it: Canberra to host Press Association conference

The Australasian Catholic Press Association has announced its annual conference and award night will be held at the Pavilion on Northbourne in Canberra in September.

Media United States

Catholic media’s vital role in spreading Gospel in a digital age

Catholic media play a vital role in bearing truth and witnessing to the Gospel, especially amid the digital age and a crucial moment for the Church, said experts during a panel discussion at the US 2025 Catholic Media Conference. Source: OSV News.

Liturgy Media

Lights, camera, ‘Mass for You at Home’

For Fr Chris del Rosario, Mass for You at Home is all about “engagement” and “encounter”. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Media New Zealand

New Zealand bishops launch news ministry

The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has launched CathNews New Zealand, a new ministry designed to share the news, life and impact of the Church in the country.