To reflect more deeply on the Message of Pope Leo XIV for the 60th World Communications Day titled “Safeguarding Human Voices and Faces,” a professional formation event for journalists was held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at LUMSA University in Rome.
The event was sponsored by Greenaccord ETS, the Association of Italian WebCatholics, the Pauline Association for Communication and Culture ODV, and the Catholic Press Association of Italy, in collaboration with LUMSA University, the Office for Social Communications of the Conference of Bishops of Lazio, and the Italian Federation of Catholic Weeklies.
The gathering received the patronage of the “Settimana della Comunicazione” (“Communication Week”), organized annually by the Daughters of St. Paul and the Society of St. Paul, while the Pauline Award 2026 was sponsored by the Lazio Journalists’ Association.
The initiative, which included the presentation of the “Pauline Award 2026” to journalist and television host Lorena Bianchetti, provided an important opportunity for dialogue on the relationship between information, professional responsibility, artificial intelligence, and the protection of human dignity in contemporary communication.
For years Lorena Bianchetti has been engaged in reporting on social, cultural, and religious issues on Italian television. She was recognized for her professional accuracy and the sensitivity with which she addresses issues related to faith and the human dimension of communication.
The award, presented by Sister Gloria Angelini, Provincial Superior of Italy, included the following citation:
“To Lorena Bianchetti, for her professional rigor and careful selection of content. She addresses themes of faith, spirituality, and social relevance with clarity and balance, making them accessible to a wide audience. Particularly noteworthy in this regard is the program A Sua Immagine (In His Image), conducted with restraint and sensitivity.”
