Vatican’s top official encourages catholic media to spread Gospel values

(Oct.06,2010) The prayerful greetings of Pope Benedict XVI were conveyed to those in the service of the Catholic Media by Vatican Secretary of State, when he celebrated Mass for them on Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica. Addressing the members of the Catholic Press Congress that concludes its four-day meeting on Thursday, Cardinal Tarciscio Bertone told them in his homily that their task is great, particularly if one takes into account the limited media resources at their disposal.. But he encouraged them to spread the message of the Gospel, as there is an urgent need for faith today. He told the large gathering that the Church has always been a witness of the preaching and actions, with which Jesus announced the Kingdom of God, and now they must communicate the Good News to the world. He said the Catholic media has a great responsibility and must give information without succumbing to temptation, which is noted today, among some journalists, who give space to party or sectarian interests – political, economic or even religious. He urged them to be authentic in their information and told them to pray in this month of the Rosary to the Virgin Mary to help them serve generously and truthfully in the media world.