WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY

Each year, the Vatican and many dioceses mark World Communications Day on the Sunday before Pentecost. In 2023, it will be celebrated on May 21. The Pope’s choice for the theme is: “Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate” (Speaking the truth in love). Today Catholics are invited to reflect upon the media of social communications and how these influence our lives. The media can promote values that lead to a more fully human society. The Church’s ministry is twofold. The media can be used to help promote the Gospel. At the same time, as receivers of the materials presented by the media, the faithful have a duty to support and promote worthwhile presentations in the media and reject those which promote values contrary to spiritual growth.