In the second and last part of this 2-episode topic, Paul Osborne and guest Michael McVeigh discuss Pope Leo XIV's thoughts on Pope Francis' message for the World Communications Day 2025 with the theme: "Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts" . The new Pope's statement was addressed to a live audience of various media representatives on 12th May 2025 just a few days after his election.
Michael McVeigh is Head of Publishing at Jesuit Communications Australia, publisher of Australian Catholics, Eureka Street, Madonna magazine and Pray.com.au. Prior to his appointment in 2021, he was the editor of Australian Catholics for more than 15 years, overseeing its digital transformation including the development and launch of the Australian Catholics Education Hub.
READ the new Pope Leo's address here:
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/speeches/2025/may/documents/20250512-media.html
READ Pope Francis' message here: