The theme for this year's World Day of Social Communications, chosen by Pope Leo, is 'Preserving Human Voices and Faces'.
Sunday, 17 May 2026
The theme of this year’s World Communications Day: Preserving Human Voices and Faces
In today’s communication ecosystems, technology influences interactions more than ever before – from algorithms curating news feeds to AI authoring entire texts and conversations.
Dicastery for Communication
You can read Pope Leo’s message for the day, visit a page of prayers and intercessions, and, if you feel you can, support the work of the Communications Directorate of the Bishops’ Conference.
In his message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of ensuring that technological innovation, particularly artificial intelligence, serves the human person rather than replacing or diminishing human dignity.
Pope Leo XIV held an audience with media professionals who were in Rome to report on the death of Pope Francis and conclave to discuss communications from a Church perspective.
Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day follows invites us to be 'communicators of hope', a mission from the spirit of the Gospel.
Bishop Arnold, the Conference’s Media Bishop, has said that journalists can use their influence to help create a culture of hope.
We seek the wisdom that was present before all things (Sirach 1:4) to help us put systems of artificial intelligence at the service of a fully human communication.
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