Catholic media outlets also can provide “basic tools” to the faithful “to spot” false stories.
SIGNIS: Catholic media vital for accurate news, stories of faith, hope
Communications Day message: World needs stories of truth, peace, inspiration, pope says
With fake news becoming ever more sophisticated, people need the wisdom, courage and patience to discern and embrace constructive stories, Pope Francis said.
Social media and fostering authentic community
Social media and social network communities aren’t inherently good or bad. It depends on how we use them.
Resource not risk: Pope reflects on using social media for good
Social media are anti-social, anti-human and anti-Christian when they are used to increase differences, fuel suspicion, spread lies and vent prejudice, Pope Francis said in his message for World Communications Day.
Reject prejudice, leave space for hope in communications, pope says
At a time when the media seem to feed a “vicious cycle of anxiety” and a “spiral of fear,” Christians should respond with honest stories that identify problems and evil, but also inspire real solutions, Pope Francis said.