Speak with the Heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate
The Press Office of the Holy See announced the 2023 World Day of Social Communications on Thursday, September 29. The theme, "Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate” (Doing the truth in charity) links to the theme for 2022-- "Listen with the Ear of the Heart"-- to form part of the path to the Church's celebration of the Synod in October 2023.

Speaking with the heart, explained a statement, means giving “a reason for your hope” and by doing so gently, “using the gift of communication as a bridge and not as a wall.”

It is an invitation to “go against the grain” at a time characterized by polarization and heated debates that exacerbate tempers – even in ecclesial life.

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