“Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis to mark the 59th World Day of Social Communications.
His message is aimed at communications professionals, not forgetting other people, because communication is “everyone’s responsibility”.
In today’s context, where misinformation and polarization flourish and control of a mass of data and information is in the hands of a few centers of power, the Pope stresses the importance of the work of journalists and communicators. “We need your courageous commitment to put personal and collective responsibility towards our neighbor at the center of communication.”
This day is an invitation to Christians to discover the world of the media, to take an interest in the Church’s means of communication, to support diocesan information and communication services and to pray for those who make a career in the field of communications.
Pope Francis’ message is available in English | Spanish | French.