World Communications Day

The theme for this year's World Day of Social Communications, chosen by the late Pope Francis, is 'Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts'.

Sunday, 1 June 2025

The theme of this year’s World Communications Day: Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16)

I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions of fears, but is able to give reasons of hope.

Pope Francis

You can read Pope Francis’ 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.

Pope Leo XIV: News media should foster peace and disarm words

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 2025

Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day follows invites us to be 'communicators of hope', a mission from the spirit of the Gospel.

Prayers focusing on communications

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.

Donate - World Communications Day

If you feel you can, please support the communications work of the Bishops' Conference by making a secure online donation.