The Church up close

Is it possible for those who work in communication offices in the Church to promote free and open dialogue, without compromising the teaching, identity and mission of the Church? This is the main theme of an ongoing Seminar and Conference for Church Communications Offices around the world that is currently taking place at Rome’s Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. Father John Wauck, President of “The Church up Close Conference” explains exactly what the conference is about and what its aims are…

“…we’re trying to bring the Vatican closer to reporters from all over the world, and for us it’s a wonderful opportunity to further the ends of the university which is to promote the truth about the Church…”
“…I think we have an enormous challenge ahead of us, but one that also inspires great hope in terms of using modern technology in order to make present to Christians all over the world the message of Christ…”