In this article, the term 'Church communicators' essentially refers to the people who work profes... more In this article, the term 'Church communicators' essentially refers to the people who work professionally in communications for Church institutions (spokespersons, speech writers, media editors, etc.), although in some cases it is extended to other people who communicate on behalf of the Church (missionaries, priests, etc.) 4 Particularly useful are the sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church devoted to these issues. For example, the article on the Church of the Profession of Faith (nn. 748-959) or the part dedicated to the celebration of the Christian mistery (part II). See also the Dogmatic Constitution on the
International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, 2016
Over the last few years, large events have conferred great importance on Event Management, or the... more Over the last few years, large events have conferred great importance on Event Management, or the management of mass meetings. In the religious sector, for centuries, pilgrimages have been a clear example of mass events of a spiritual nature. Due to globalization and increased mobility, recent times have seen the multiplication of international events without a fixed location: Taizé encounters, Kumbh Mela (India), and World Youth Day are all good examples of this. These events imply at least a threefold spiritual, organizational and touristic challenge, and success in each one of these areas contributes to the favourable result of the others. Due to the particular nature of these events, which can mobilize millions of people in just a few days, communication is fundamental. In this sense, the development of mobile technology allows for direct communication with the individual and an unprecedented capacity for diffusion, especially by means of apps and instant messaging, which are two of the most-used channels available on these devices. This paper offers a reflection on the prospects and management of information via smartphones during these large religious events. As a practical case, we will study the beatification of the Catholic bishop Álvaro del Portillo held in Madrid in September 2014, in a ceremony that drew more than 250,000 people from over 70 countries.
This interview with Professor Emily Bell encompasses a variety of topics centered on the relation... more This interview with Professor Emily Bell encompasses a variety of topics centered on the relationship between digital platforms and journalism, religion, and society. Issues range from the alarming phenomenon of a growing share of the population who avoid news altogether to the resistance of internet companies to regulate speech. Professor Bell is not sparing with her criticism of digital behemoths, defending comprehensive regulation and greater transparency in their algorithms and data. She talks at length about the seismic consequences of the technological revolution for journalism and the challenges in finding a sustainable business model for the news media. When it comes to religion, she points out that churches have an ally in digital platforms, which can be used to disseminate their messages far and wide. Nevertheless, she warns against the risk of jeopardizing ethical principles when such an alliance lacks critical judgement.
Mass religious events are often an unprecedented tourist opportunity. A clear example was the mee... more Mass religious events are often an unprecedented tourist opportunity. A clear example was the meeting of Pope Francis with more than three million young people in July 2016 in Krakow, on the occasion of the 31st World Youth Day. Although it was a mainly religious event, the experience of past editions (for example, Madrid 2011 and Rio de Janeiro 2013) shows the strong impact of WYD on the local tourism and hospitality industry. The official website of such event becomes an informative point of reference and a crossroads where the needs of the users and the offer of the promoters meet. This study analyzes the official website of the WYD Krakow 2016 as a source to promote religious touristic sites.
Mission statement: Church, Communication and Culture (CC&C) is an open access academic journal of... more Mission statement: Church, Communication and Culture (CC&C) is an open access academic journal of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross' School of Church Communications. Published by Taylor & Francis (Routledge), the Journal is dedicated to deepening knowledge and understanding about the dialogue between religion, communication and culture in the public arena. Based on comprehensive data analysis and theoretical inquiry, it offers an international forum where researchers and practitioners can advance quality communication research on the Catholic Church and other religious communities.
Summarizes the case, outlining its main characteristics and peculiarities Max 100 words The insti... more Summarizes the case, outlining its main characteristics and peculiarities Max 100 words The institution Brief presentation of the entity behind the website. Please, present goals, history, hard facts and figures Max 400 words
Revista ICONO14. Revista científica de Comunicación y Tecnologías emergentes, 2012
La emisora del Estado más pequeño del mundo, Radio Vaticana, difunde su programación internaciona... more La emisora del Estado más pequeño del mundo, Radio Vaticana, difunde su programación internacional hasta en 45 lenguas diferentes. Este artículo estudia sus distintas emisiones, deteniendo su análisis en los contenidos del "Programa español". Todo medio de comunicación que porta el sello del Vaticano forma parte de su imagen corporativa y representa su identidad. En el ochenta aniversario de su nacimiento (1931-2011) se constata la vigencia del lema originario de Radio Vaticana, "la Voz del Papa en el mundo", y su condición inequívoca de medio no oficial, pero sí oficioso de la Santa Sede.
Effectively teaching Internet communication and website design to students without a technical ba... more Effectively teaching Internet communication and website design to students without a technical background is not a trivial task. This paper introduces a framework for understanding the factors characterizing the communication scenario defined by a website which has been used in undergraduate courses of the Communication curriculum. The approach assumes that the creation and management of websites involve both technical and non-technical aspects since a website is a complex and a multidimensional reality. ...
In this article, the term 'Church communicators' essentially refers to the people who work profes... more In this article, the term 'Church communicators' essentially refers to the people who work professionally in communications for Church institutions (spokespersons, speech writers, media editors, etc.), although in some cases it is extended to other people who communicate on behalf of the Church (missionaries, priests, etc.) 4 Particularly useful are the sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church devoted to these issues. For example, the article on the Church of the Profession of Faith (nn. 748-959) or the part dedicated to the celebration of the Christian mistery (part II). See also the Dogmatic Constitution on the
International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, 2016
Over the last few years, large events have conferred great importance on Event Management, or the... more Over the last few years, large events have conferred great importance on Event Management, or the management of mass meetings. In the religious sector, for centuries, pilgrimages have been a clear example of mass events of a spiritual nature. Due to globalization and increased mobility, recent times have seen the multiplication of international events without a fixed location: Taizé encounters, Kumbh Mela (India), and World Youth Day are all good examples of this. These events imply at least a threefold spiritual, organizational and touristic challenge, and success in each one of these areas contributes to the favourable result of the others. Due to the particular nature of these events, which can mobilize millions of people in just a few days, communication is fundamental. In this sense, the development of mobile technology allows for direct communication with the individual and an unprecedented capacity for diffusion, especially by means of apps and instant messaging, which are two of the most-used channels available on these devices. This paper offers a reflection on the prospects and management of information via smartphones during these large religious events. As a practical case, we will study the beatification of the Catholic bishop Álvaro del Portillo held in Madrid in September 2014, in a ceremony that drew more than 250,000 people from over 70 countries.
This interview with Professor Emily Bell encompasses a variety of topics centered on the relation... more This interview with Professor Emily Bell encompasses a variety of topics centered on the relationship between digital platforms and journalism, religion, and society. Issues range from the alarming phenomenon of a growing share of the population who avoid news altogether to the resistance of internet companies to regulate speech. Professor Bell is not sparing with her criticism of digital behemoths, defending comprehensive regulation and greater transparency in their algorithms and data. She talks at length about the seismic consequences of the technological revolution for journalism and the challenges in finding a sustainable business model for the news media. When it comes to religion, she points out that churches have an ally in digital platforms, which can be used to disseminate their messages far and wide. Nevertheless, she warns against the risk of jeopardizing ethical principles when such an alliance lacks critical judgement.
Mass religious events are often an unprecedented tourist opportunity. A clear example was the mee... more Mass religious events are often an unprecedented tourist opportunity. A clear example was the meeting of Pope Francis with more than three million young people in July 2016 in Krakow, on the occasion of the 31st World Youth Day. Although it was a mainly religious event, the experience of past editions (for example, Madrid 2011 and Rio de Janeiro 2013) shows the strong impact of WYD on the local tourism and hospitality industry. The official website of such event becomes an informative point of reference and a crossroads where the needs of the users and the offer of the promoters meet. This study analyzes the official website of the WYD Krakow 2016 as a source to promote religious touristic sites.
Mission statement: Church, Communication and Culture (CC&C) is an open access academic journal of... more Mission statement: Church, Communication and Culture (CC&C) is an open access academic journal of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross' School of Church Communications. Published by Taylor & Francis (Routledge), the Journal is dedicated to deepening knowledge and understanding about the dialogue between religion, communication and culture in the public arena. Based on comprehensive data analysis and theoretical inquiry, it offers an international forum where researchers and practitioners can advance quality communication research on the Catholic Church and other religious communities.
Summarizes the case, outlining its main characteristics and peculiarities Max 100 words The insti... more Summarizes the case, outlining its main characteristics and peculiarities Max 100 words The institution Brief presentation of the entity behind the website. Please, present goals, history, hard facts and figures Max 400 words
Revista ICONO14. Revista científica de Comunicación y Tecnologías emergentes, 2012
La emisora del Estado más pequeño del mundo, Radio Vaticana, difunde su programación internaciona... more La emisora del Estado más pequeño del mundo, Radio Vaticana, difunde su programación internacional hasta en 45 lenguas diferentes. Este artículo estudia sus distintas emisiones, deteniendo su análisis en los contenidos del "Programa español". Todo medio de comunicación que porta el sello del Vaticano forma parte de su imagen corporativa y representa su identidad. En el ochenta aniversario de su nacimiento (1931-2011) se constata la vigencia del lema originario de Radio Vaticana, "la Voz del Papa en el mundo", y su condición inequívoca de medio no oficial, pero sí oficioso de la Santa Sede.
Effectively teaching Internet communication and website design to students without a technical ba... more Effectively teaching Internet communication and website design to students without a technical background is not a trivial task. This paper introduces a framework for understanding the factors characterizing the communication scenario defined by a website which has been used in undergraduate courses of the Communication curriculum. The approach assumes that the creation and management of websites involve both technical and non-technical aspects since a website is a complex and a multidimensional reality. ...
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