Cardinal Michael F. Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, and artist Timothy Paul Schmalz were interviewed by Juan della Torre, founder and CEO of La Machi.

As part of the Great Jubilee of 2025, the 14th Professional Seminar for Church Communications Offices, organized by the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, chose as the focus of conversation one of the essential features of communication in the Church: its evangelizing horizon. From January 22 to 24, communicators connected to the Church attended the seminar.

The Way of Beauty

The conversation between Czerny, Schmalz, and Juan della Torre revolved around the transformative power of art as a means of communicating the Gospel message. Throughout the discussion, different perspectives were explored on how various forms of artistic expression can serve as bridges to connect with people, transcend cultural and emotional barriers, and leave a lasting impact on the spirituality of believers.

The event was sponsored by the North American television network EWTNin collaboration with Fondazione “Comunicazione e Cultura”, Rome Reports, ISCOM, The Pontificial Mission Societies USA, and La Machi Communication for Good Causes..

The Jubilee of the World of Communication

Following the event at the Holy Cross, the Jubilee of the World of Communication began, framed within the Great Jubilee 2025 convened by Pope Francis.. Este encuentro, cuyo lema fue “ This gathering, under the theme “Communicating Hope”, took place from January 24 to 26 and brought together thousands of media professionals. Pope Francis addressed them in a speech, stating: “Your work is a work that builds: it builds society, it builds the Church, it moves everyone forward—as long as it is truthful.” La Machi Communication for Good Causes, along with the Catholic Union of Reporters and Journalists of Spain (UCIPE), participated in this Jubilee, the first major gathering within the framework of the Holy Year.