Read the text of Pope Benedict’s message for the 45th annual World Communications Day, titled “Truth, Proclamation and Authenticity of Life in the Digital Age.” The Pope said new media and social networks offered “a great opportunity,” but he warned of the risks of having more virtual friends than real ones, saying that “it is always important to remember that virtual contact cannot and must not take the place of direct human contact with people at every level of our lives.” The Catholic Church marked World Communications Day on June 5, 2011.
| Website | http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=9006 |
| Publication | Catholic World News |
| Date | January 24, 2011 |
| Categories | Beliefs & practices, Faith leaders, Media, Society & culture |
| Locations | United States of America |
| Faiths | Catholicism, Christianity |
| Languages | English |