by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2013 | Pope
What would you say is the major media innovation of Pope Francis? L’Osservatore Romano writes “I believe that the major innovation consists in his ability to make himself understood by people of every origin. ” “More than 9,300,000 followers and, thanks to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2013 | Church
Who was the first pope to appear on film: Leo XIII, [1878 – 1903] in 1896. make a radio broadcast: Pius XI, [1922 – 1939] c. 1931. have a ‘full-length’ movie made about him: Pius XII, [1939 – 1958], in 1942 the movie called ‘Pastor Angelus‘ (angelic...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Faced with so much “spin” how can we evaluate the background and point of view of the news, the movies and contemporary music we watch? Lars Dahle offers the following guide to “develop a more critical awareness of the messages they receive, and of...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2012 | Evangelization
Fr. Barron reflects on On the New Evangelization and New Media in a video interview with Brandon Vogt. For most people, Fr. Robert Barron hardly needs an introduction. As a preacher, commentator, and media personality, he’s become one of the main faces of...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2012 | Church, News
How can we think about “new evangelization” AND “media” Fr. Robert Barron offers his reflections in this YouTube video. He has become one of the main faces of American Catholicism. Outside the academic world, Fr. Barron is best known for his...
