At Grotto Network, Millennial editor Robert Christian writes: When distorted by hyper-individualism, being authentic can become associated with things that are superficial and ephemeral, behavior and preferences that are unrelated to who a person is at their core — their deepest values and the unique position that each occupies in the world of persons. A… Read More Social Media Friendships Might Be More Special Than We Realize
Here are some highlights from the Message of the Holy Father Francis for the 53rd World Day of Social Communications: Ever since the internet first became available, the Church has always sought to promote its use in the service of the encounter between persons, and of solidarity among all… If the Internet represents an extraordinary… Read More Pope: Use Internet, Social Media to Foster Communion Not to Spread Hatred and Lies
One of the most exciting mediums for gathering news and opinion is Twitter, the online social networking service. If you follow the right people, it’s a never-ending flow of information and analysis from professional pundits and accredited journalists from around the world. In another era, so much public discourse among competing reporters would be unthinkable,… Read More Is Twitter the Best Place for Catholic Debates?
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article at Time. He writes: By joining Instagram, O’Loughlin argues that the pope has shown that he isn’t afraid to take risks and that he understands that for the faith to spread, it must be communicated where today’s people are and in the language they speak. Every one… Read More Pope Francis Will Be Great at Instagram
If you aren’t on Instagram, now might be the time to join. After meeting with Instagram’s CEO last month month, Pope Francis will join IG on March 19. In addition to soon being able to follow Francis, you can follow Millennial today.
Last week, Pope Francis released his message for the 48th World Communications Day, “Communication at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter.” Since 1967, most of these messages (and every one since 1996) have been dated for release on January 24th, the feast day of Saint Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists. They… Read More Who is My Digital Neighbor?
The world is awash in conflict. The push and pull for supporters to back a particular position is broadcast and often inflamed by digital media. Suicide bombers wager that death will bring notice to their cause. They trade their own lives for the publicity and the chaos that ensues when their heartbeat stops. American politicians,… Read More Conflict, Complexity and Hope: The Millennial Experience
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