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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.
Mass for You at Home off-air for Perth viewers this week
Mass for You at Home, the national televised Mass, will not be shown in Perth this Sunday morning due to the Ten Network’s Grand Prix commitments, but will still be available online. Source: ACBC.
Woe to those who end up in media meat grinder: Papal preacher
The media and social networks can be crueller than wild beasts, the preacher of the papal household has told top Vatican officials and employees. Source: OSV News.
New podcast series explores the power of prayer
In a year that has been dedicated to prayer by Pope Francis, Majellan Media has launched a new “Prayer is Life” podcast series featuring Redemptorist priest Father David Hore CSsR.
ACU honours journalist, Breastfeeding Association founder
Respected Australian journalist and broadcaster Geraldine Doogue and Australian Breastfeeding Association founder Natalie Mary Paton have been awarded honorary doctorates from Australian Catholic University.
Vatican correspondent and Pope Francis expert coming to Australia
Catholic journalist Christopher White, an expert on Pope Francis, is coming to Australia for a series of events in Parramatta, Sydney and Melbourne. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Award-winning newspaper more than Standard
Hobart Archdiocese’s publication The Catholic Standard won the top award at the 2023 Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards held last night in Perth.
Melbourne priest celebrates 50 years on the air
Melbourne priest, writer, counsellor and radio host Fr Gerard Dowling will officially mark the 50th anniversary of his radio broadcasting career on Sunday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Compass points to Bishop Long
Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv has featured in the latest episode of ABC TV’s religion and ethics show Compass, in an episode titled Sacred Space – The Franciscan of Parramatta. Source: Catholic Outlook.