Give Greater Attention to Stories of Solidarity and Overcoming Hardship, Archbishop in Angola Urges Journalists

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Archdiocese of Luanda urged journalists to focus more on stories of solidarity and people overcoming hardship. Speaking during a Mass on October 16 to inaugurate the Rádio Ecclesia chapel at the Catholic broadcaster's premises in Luanda, the archbishop cautioned that sensationalism can destroy reputations and undermine the role of journalism in society.

Archbishop Dias told journalists and social media users to verify facts before sharing them to avoid compromising professional credibility. He noted that the rush to release content and the pursuit of audiences can turn news into a tool for exposing and damaging individuals rather than serving the common good through balanced information. He also criticized the tendency to quickly spread scandals and noted that some people, including Christians, actively seek out scandalous news.