World Day of Social Communications observed in Poland

September 20, 2026, marks the World Day of Social Communications, a day observed across various Polish parishes to reflect on the role of media. This year, the theme set by Pope Leo XIV is ‘Protecting human voices and faces,’ emphasizing the need to safeguard human identity against technological abuses and digital oligarchy.

In the context of the Catholic Church, the day serves as a call to ensure that communication remains an interpersonal relationship that strengthens human and divine connections rather than reducing people to mere objects of technological innovation. Discussions highlight the responsibility of journalists to avoid manipulation and propaganda, advocating for media that serves truth.

Across many local communities, the day is marked by specific religious and social activities, including collections for diocesan information centers, radio stations like Radio VIA, and local media funds. Parishes are also utilizing the occasion to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and digital tools on the fundamental gift of human communication.