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United States Council of Catholic Bishops
- Bishop Zaidan Encourages Robust International Humanitarian Response Following Devastating Floods in Nepal
- To experience true relationship with God in the liturgy, faithful's participation cannot be passive, pope says
- Catholic culture of love can counter the lies of hatred, power, pope says
- As postwar order frays, Pope Leo articulates a vision for peace through human dignity
- Sacred music must be 'dignified,' reflecting the mystery being celebrated, pope says
Catholic News Agency
- Student asks Supreme Court to overturn ruling blocking public aid for religious studies
- California bishops push for social media regulation as Meta pays billions after youth safety lawsuit
- Faith leaders, Justice Department meet to push for stronger protections for houses of worship
- U.S. bishops urge global aid after deadly Nepal floods
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH – THE NEWS MEDIA
Within modern society the communications media play a major role in information, cultural promotion, and formation. This role is increasing, as a result of technological progress, the extent and diversity of the news transmitted, and the influence exercised on public opinion.
– Catechism of the Catholic Church (2493)
The information provided by the media is at the service of the common good. Society has a right to information based on truth, freedom, justice, and solidarity:
The proper exercise of this right demands that the content of the communication be true and – within the limits set by justice and charity – complete. Further, it should be communicated honestly and properly. This means that in the gathering and in the publication of news, the moral law and the legitimate rights and dignity of man should be upheld.
– Catechism of the Catholic Church (2494)
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VATICAN II – Decree on the Media of Social Communications
The Vatican II document Inter Mirifica said that the Church recognizes that if properly utilized, the press, TV, radio, movies and other media,“ can be of great service to mankind, since they greatly contribute to men’s entertainment and instruction as well as to the spread and support of the Kingdom of God.”
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POPE BENEDICT XVI
Pope Benedict spoke of the “digital continent” in his 2009 World Day of Communications. He said, “I ask you to introduce into the culture of this new environment of communications and information technology the values on which you have built your lives.”
He also said, “The accessibility of mobile telephones and computers, combined with the global reach and penetration of the internet, has opened up a range of means of communication that permit the almost instantaneous communication of words and images…”
— 2009 World Day of Communications
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United States Council of Catholic Bishops
- Bishop Zaidan Encourages Robust International Humanitarian Response Following Devastating Floods in Nepal
- To experience true relationship with God in the liturgy, faithful's participation cannot be passive, pope says
- Catholic culture of love can counter the lies of hatred, power, pope says
- As postwar order frays, Pope Leo articulates a vision for peace through human dignity
- Sacred music must be 'dignified,' reflecting the mystery being celebrated, pope says
Catholic News Agency
- Student asks Supreme Court to overturn ruling blocking public aid for religious studies
- California bishops push for social media regulation as Meta pays billions after youth safety lawsuit
- Faith leaders, Justice Department meet to push for stronger protections for houses of worship
- U.S. bishops urge global aid after deadly Nepal floods
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