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Pope Leo XIV to address attention economy on World Communications Day

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Pope Leo XIV will address the risks of the attention economy for the 2027 World Communications Day. The Dicastery for Communication announced the theme, "A New Gaze: Paying Attention in the Age of Clickbait," on September 29.

The Dicastery stated that the struggle for interest within a constant flow of content changes cognitive abilities and the depth of interpersonal communication. It noted that digital culture encourages rapid reactions, superficial relationships, and the tendency to label or reject others. The Dicastery described attention as a form of generosity and a resource for relationships rather than something to be captured or sold.

The Vatican and most dioceses will celebrate the day on May 9, the Sunday before Pentecost. The full papal message is traditionally released on January 24.

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Pope Leo XIV to address risks of attention economy on World Communications Day 2027

Earlier version, Tuesday 29 September

Dykasteria ds. Komunikacji announces World Communications Day 2027 theme

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  1. Sep 29, 4:37 AM Vatican News Shqip “Vëmendja në epokën e clickbait-it”, tema e Ditës Botërore të Komunikimeve Shoqërore
  2. Sep 29, 4:38 AM Vatican News Polski Światowy Dzień Środków Społecznego Przekazu 2027: być uważnym w epoce klikbajtu
  3. Sep 29, 8:52 AM The Texas Catholic Pope’s communications day theme targets pitfalls of the ‘attention economy’
  4. Sep 29, 9:28 AM OSV News Pope’s communications day theme targets pitfalls of the ‘attention economy’

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