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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Help “de-weaponize” the way language is used in the media by being respectful to others and fostering greater understanding and peace between people, Pope Francis told a group of Catholics journalists from Germany.
“How many conflicts today, instead of being extinguished by dialogue, are fueled by fake news or inflammatory statements spread through the media!” he said in a text handed to participants.
“Therefore it is even more important that you, steadfast in your Christian roots and the faith you live out daily, with hearts ‘demilitarized’ by the Gospel, support the disarmament of language,” the pope wrote.
The pope gave his text to a delegation representing the Society of Catholic Journalists in Germanyduring a private audience at the Vatican Jan. 4. While he did not read his speech, the pope greeted every participant and shared a few words with each of them.
“Thank you, thank you for your work, which is not easy, the work of the journalist: it is a beautiful thing to communicate,” he told the group before greeting them individually.
The association, which was celebrating its 75th anniversary, brings together Catholic professionals working in media — either Catholic or secular outlets.
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“How many conflicts today, instead of being extinguished by dialogue, are fueled by fake news or inflammatory statements spread through the media!” he said in a text handed to participants.
“Therefore it is even more important that you, steadfast in your Christian roots and the faith you live out daily, with hearts ‘demilitarized’ by the Gospel, support the disarmament of language,” the pope wrote.
The pope gave his text to a delegation representing the Society of Catholic Journalists in Germanyduring a private audience at the Vatican Jan. 4. While he did not read his speech, the pope greeted every participant and shared a few words with each of them.
“Thank you, thank you for your work, which is not easy, the work of the journalist: it is a beautiful thing to communicate,” he told the group before greeting them individually.
The association, which was celebrating its 75th anniversary, brings together Catholic professionals working in media — either Catholic or secular outlets.
Continued below.
Pope calls on Catholic journalists to de-escalate war of words
Pope Francis meets with a group of Catholics who work in media in Germany. "How many conflicts today, instead of being extinguished by dialogue, are fueled by fake news or inflammatory statements spread through the media!" he said in a text handed to participants.
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