Pope says ‘fake news’ a ‘very serious sin’

AP via Times of Israel ^ | December 17, 2017 12:45 pm

[Olog-hai]

Pope Francis is criticizing journalists who dredge up old scandals and sensationalize the news, saying it is a “very serious sin” that hurts all involved.

Francis, who plans to dedicate his upcoming annual communications message to “fake news,” told Catholic media on Saturday that journalists perform a mission that is among the most “fundamental” to democratic societies. […]

The pope said,“You shouldn’t fall into the ‘sins of communication’ — disinformation, or giving just one side, calumny that is sensationalized, or defamation, looking for things that are old news and have been dealt with and bringing them to light today.” …

[Olog-hai]

If only he meant it in the real sense. At least it’s a lighter tone from a year ago when he compared spreading “fake news” to coprophagia.

[headstamp 2]

Like AGW propaganda. Right, Frankie?

[SkyPilot]

Is "fake news" a Mortal or Venial sin?

[Sacajaweau]

No. 11 - Thou shall not present disinformation.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Fake Popes are a pretty big sin too.

[laplata]

“Like AGW propaganda. Right, Frankie”?

Right on!

But he dismisses that because it’s on his agenda. This Pope’s main concern is Social Engineering, not the saving of souls.

[Sacajaweau]

Depends....If you say he got three scoops when he only got two, its a venial sin.

Mortal....if it hurts someone...like calling someone a dummy...even though they are a dummy.

[Calvin Locke]

Wouldn’t “spreading fake ‘news’” fall under “bearing false witness”?

[butlerweave]

Does know his Buds Obama/Hillary started the Fake News ?

[Paladin2]

P2 says Fake Pope a Yuge problem for the Vatican.

[Campion]

Yes.

[RckyRaCoCo]

Fake Popes are a pretty big sin too.

This.

[fella]

Sounds like this anti-chrisr poop has some serious old sins to hide.

Don’t cry for him Argentina.

[libertylover]

You shouldn’t fall into the ‘sins of communication’ — disinformation, or giving just one side

Sounds like he's confessing to what he does.

[Navy Patriot]

Pope says ‘fake news’ a ‘very serious sin’

Except when those engaged are named "Frank".

[PAR35]

I wonder if something is about to come out about him.

[polymuser]

“Pope Francis is criticizing journalists who dredge up old scandals...”

Guessing he means anything about Clinton or Obama.

[Trillian]

He’s very guilty of this one.

[M Kehoe]

AGW, AGC, and anthropogenic climate change? Pick one or two.

It’s not my place to council the Pope on the logical inconsistencies of his position on what to believe from the media.

But somebody should give him a clue.

Vanna?

5.56mm

[Zathras]

I thought he said he never watched the news or TV.