World Communications Day
Fake news is the work of the devil — Pope Francis
By Christopher Lamb — January 24, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The message reflected the pope's growing concern about the dangers of misinformation on the internet that he said exploits people’s 'anxiety, contempt, anger and frustration.'
Pope compares fake news to ‘snake tactics’
By Jack Jenkins — January 24, 2018
(RNS) — Pope Francis compares the proliferation of 'fake news' to the story of the serpent in the biblical book of Genesis and says 'trusting in falsehood can have dire consequences.'
Pope Francis calls on media to end ‘constant focus on bad news’
By Josephine McKenna — January 24, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In a powerfully worded message, the pope said he wanted to encourage media professionals to engage in 'constructive forms of communication.'
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