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April and May 2025
Amid aggressive communication and the prevalent dissemination of negative narratives that promote discord and hatred, journalists need to share stories that ignite hope and compassion more than ever.
Maria Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and CEO of Rappler, has been a vocal critic of Big Tech and its impact on democracy. Here we publish an abridged version of her address during the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Vatican.
“The shortest distance between being an enemy or a neighbor is a story,” says Colum McCann, writer and co-founder of Narrative 4, a non-profit organization that empowers young people to create change through storytelling. The text below is a shortened version of the talk he delivered during the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Vatican.
In his address to journalists at the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Vatican, Pope Francis reminded them of the vocation and mission of journalism, urging them to tell stories of hope, rekindle courage, and inspire unity through transformative communication.
The Trump administration has frozen government funding for both international and domestic poverty assistance, causing immense suffering for millions of people in need. As a result, Catholic Charities are affected and are scaling back their aid programs.
Bishops must report all serious, credible allegations of child abuse to the Vatican. If a bishop does not act, he will be held accountable. Also, all Catholic clergy and lay people are required to report abuse to the civil authorities.
In an era marked by polarization and misinformation, Father Kevin Crisostomo underscores the critical need for journalists to uphold moral ascendancy. Father Kevin echoes Pope Francis’ concerns about manipulating massive data, urging communicators to foster hope and trust.
Democracy, despite its struggles, offers a balance between truth and order through its diverse and participatory nature. However, modern technology and AI, if misused, could jeopardize this balance. Thus, the need for responsible digital governance to preserve democratic values.
Being great refers to Pope Francis, who, always relying on the Holy Spirit and a transformational vision-mission for the Church, went beyond the standard expectations of leadership and inspired others significantly, driving impactful renewal for the world at a remarkable level.
After College graduation, you are psyched to have a career! You also feel years of hard work, but you do not have career growth. Is it time to move on? Start your own business? What should you do to make rewarding, self-fulfilling career decisions?
The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium) [SC] was the first of sixteen documents that Vatican II promulgated. It asserts that a very close, organic bond exists between the renewal of the liturgy and the renewal of the whole life of the Church.
The prophet Micah could well be one of the prophets of our time, denouncing corruption, injustice and formalism in living the faith. He invites us to defend life and be a voice for so many brothers and sisters who have no voice.
To signal the 25th anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Macau, the Comboni missionaries and parishioners hosted a historical exposition. This exposition commemorated the parish’s rich history while considering future missionary endeavors.
The motto “Pilgrims of Hope,” proposed by Pope Francis for the Jubilee, outlines for us the horizon we must reach: it is a journey that involves not only a change of place but also an inner transformation.
Despite a global decline in generosity in 2024, a recent study found that the Philippines remains among the top countries where people dedicate their time to helping others.
Father James “Jim” Kroeger (in photo), Maryknoll Missionary, is celebrating his 50th anniversary of priesthood, marking a life devoted to formation, education, and scholarship.
One hundred and twenty-five faith leaders across continents have marked the Catholic Church’s Jubilee year by issuing a call for G20 finance ministers to work for an end to a debt crisis crippling efforts to tackle poverty and action on climate.
Father Luigi Fernando Codianni (in photo), 60, was elected superior general of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus.
April and May 2025 Issue
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