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Vatican Announces the Topic Chosen by Pope Leo XIV for His Annual Message on Communication

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV has chosen "A New Gaze: Paying Attention in the Age of Clickbait" as the theme for his 2027 World Communications Day message. The Holy See announced the topic on September 29, 2026.

The Vatican Press Office stated that the attention economy and the constant flow of digital content are changing human cognitive abilities and the depth of interpersonal communication. The message suggests that digital culture encourages rapid reactions, superficial relationships, and the tendency to label or reject others.

The Pope's theme calls for a conversion of how people look at the world and one another. The Holy See described attention as a form of generosity and a way to reach out toward others and the truth. The message emphasizes that communication should focus on safeguarding attention for relationships rather than trying to capture or sell it.

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