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By Andrea Tornielli
“Vatican Radio, established with far-seeing wisdom, is at the service of the thought and voice of the Pope, to its echoes with timely speed and efficacy; it is an eloquent affirmation of the independence of the Apostolic See, an instrument for the diffusion of the papal magisterium. From the beginning, this fruit of modern technology was also at the service of mutual union among peoples, because of its universal significance of brotherhood . These words, pronounced on February 12, 1961, by Pope St John XXIII, retain their relevance in these days as Vatican Radio celebrates its ninetieth anniversary and the Church assimilates the message of Pope Francis’ encyclical,
Pope John XXIII, 1963 (PA Images)
Lying, half-truths, “misspeaking”, or obfuscation are now political skills, much as was rhetoric in ancient Greece. Honesty and frankness – and there are many honest politicians – come as a welcome surprise. Many blame governments’ general disposition to avoid the truth and cover up how they got us into our current mess. They have certainly contributed to a mushrooming belief in conspiracies.
The implausible has becomes plausible. A public accustomed to being hoodwinked and manipulated has become prone to mistrusting the trustworthy, as trust in those with power evaporates and the line between truth and falsehood is deliberately blurred. Groups form networks around misinformation shared on the internet. It is not all to governments’ disadvantage. People confused are easier to control.