In the US, most white evangelicals blame journalists for fake news says survey
RNS A new survey finds that white evangelical Protestants are more concerned about made-up or “fake” news than any other major religious group and are also the most likely to blame journalists for creating it. According to a new report unveiled earlier this month by Pew Research, a majority of white evangelicals (59 per cent) say they […]
ESSAY: JOURNALIST KILLINGS, ARRESTS AND ASSAULTS CLIMB WORLDWIDE AS AUTHORITARIANISM SPREADS
In an article first published on The Conversation, RANDY COVINGTON of the University of South Carolina, looks at how attacks on journalists are increasing around the world and in particular how Myanmar can be seen as a “case study of the tensions between authoritarian regimes and truth-seeking journalists”….
Pope pays tribute to journalists who were killed; says press freedom vital
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis paid tribute on Saturday to journalists killed while doing their jobs, saying media freedom is a key indicator of a country’s health. In an address to the Foreign Press Association in Italy, he urged journalists to shun fake news and continue reporting on the plight of people who no longer make […]
ESSAY: WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD SUPPORT A FREE PRESS
Writing from the US, DANIEL DARLING, author and vice president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, argues, in an article first published by Religion News Service, that Christians should not only support a free press but “robust” reporting…
ESSAY: ‘TRUTH’, A MURDERED JOURNALIST AND “FAKE NEWS”
Former global correspondant ERICH BRIDGES argues for the importance of a robust, free press in an era where use of the phrase “fake news” may be making it easier oppressive regimes to target journalists for attempting to tell the truth…
Pope Francis to deliver message decrying ‘fake news’
RNS Pope Francis gestures during a meeting with the media onboard the papal plane while en route to Rome on 17th February, 2016. PICTURE: Alessandro Di Meo/Reuters Pope Francis is preparing an address on “fake news” expected to tackle the thorny issue of journalistic integrity in a speech marking World Communications Day. Pope Francis announced his […]