Pope Urges Use of Technology for Good
Pope John Paul II praised technology in a message released Monday commending the media’s efforts to spread awareness of the tsunami disaster last month.
"Modern technology places at our disposal unprecedented possibilities for good, for spreading the truth of our salvation in Jesus Christ and for fostering harmony and reconciliation," the pope said in the written message for the church's World Communications Day.
"Yet its misuse can do untold harm, giving rise to misunderstanding, prejudice and even conflict. When others are portrayed in hostile terms, seeds of conflict are sown which can all too easily escalate into violence, war or even genocide."
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The pope said the international response to the disaster that killed at least 160,000 people “was heartening.”
"The speed with which news travels today naturally increases the possibility for timely practical measures designed to offer maximum assistance," he said. "In this way the media can achieve an immense amount of good."
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