"Holy Father" Pope John Paul II wrote in his last apostolic letter about media responsibility
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by Danny Schechter
That Pope expressed several wishes calling for a greater sense of social responsibility in the media, and for the media, too, saying:
"Promote justice and solidarity according to an organic and correct vision of human development by reporting events accurately and truthfully, analyzing situations and problems completely, and providing a forum for different opinions. An authentically ethical approach to using the powerful communication media must be situated within the context of a mature exercise of freedom and responsibility, founded upon the supreme criteria of truth and justice."
He also spoke about media ownership:
"I would like to recall our attention to the subject of media access, and of co-responsible participation in their administration. If the communications media are a good destined for all humanity, then ever-new means must be found - including recourse to opportune legislative measures - to make possible a true participation in their management by all. The culture of co-responsibility must be nurtured."
Unlike other papal passions, however, implementing this wish cannot rely on faith alone-it will take practical steps.
by Danny Schechter
That Pope expressed several wishes calling for a greater sense of social responsibility in the media, and for the media, too, saying:
"Promote justice and solidarity according to an organic and correct vision of human development by reporting events accurately and truthfully, analyzing situations and problems completely, and providing a forum for different opinions. An authentically ethical approach to using the powerful communication media must be situated within the context of a mature exercise of freedom and responsibility, founded upon the supreme criteria of truth and justice."
He also spoke about media ownership:
"I would like to recall our attention to the subject of media access, and of co-responsible participation in their administration. If the communications media are a good destined for all humanity, then ever-new means must be found - including recourse to opportune legislative measures - to make possible a true participation in their management by all. The culture of co-responsibility must be nurtured."
Unlike other papal passions, however, implementing this wish cannot rely on faith alone-it will take practical steps.
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