Pope Leo XIV congratulated the Corriere della Sera on its 150th anniversary and offered advice on how to continue to fulfill its service to society.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo respect the role of journalists and the dignity of readers,\u201d Pope Leo XIV described the particular task of the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera (Evening Courier) on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.<\/p>\n
In his letter, addressed to editor-in-chief Luciano Fontana, the Holy Father also warned of the challenge posed by the technological revolution and urged the newspaper to \u201ckeep pace with the times.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the age of artificial intelligence, the pope emphasized, \u201cthere is an irreplaceable task concerning communication\u201d and, in particular, for major newspapers, given their historical legacy.<\/p>\n
According to the pope, this task consists of \u201cnever renouncing one\u2019s authority, guaranteeing the transparency of sources, respecting the role of journalists and the dignity of readers, cultivating the human dimension of the story, which only experience can provide.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pope Leo XIV congratulated the newspaper on its 150th anniversary and for having borne witness \u201cto the role of the printed press as a vehicle for disseminating not only news but also ideas and culture as a living leaven of the society that your newspaper has helped to build.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYour responsibility is great, as long as your history. Many best wishes for this anniversary, which testifies to the deep bond that unites you with Italy and encourages you to cultivate together your roots and your future,\u201d the Holy Father stated.<\/p>\n
This story\u00a0was first published\u00a0by ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News. It has been translated and adapted by EWTN News English.<\/p>\n