Cardinal Takes Web Surfers Along on His Trip to Rome, by Katie Zezima
December 9, 2009
The article, Cardinal Takes Web Surfers Along on His Trip to Rome, by Katie Zezima focuses on Cardinal Sean P. O’ Malley, Internet blog, detailing his ten day visit to Rome. O’ Malley, the leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, featured his blog on the website Cardinalseansblog.org for visitors to follow the Cardinal as he spilled out his thoughts via the Internet.
Throughout the trip the Cardinal blogged about his experiences following his every move as he visited various churches throughout the city. Coming into a new age in media where interaction and participation is at the center of the media spectrum. Technology such as the computer and Internet have enabled the rapid access and distribution of information changing the ways people communicate.
“The archdiocese said the cardinal was using the blog as an informal way to reach out to the public, particularly to young people already active in the blogosphere. A recent survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Center said half of the 12 million adults who have blogs are under 30.”
Clearly religious groups are starting to take notice of the possibilities offered through the Internet and new media outlets. This is an example of the Catholic Church reaching out and attempting to attract the attention of the youth by means of the Internet, a device heavily used today as source for information gathering. As the computer and Internet continue to expand the more intertwined religion will be with the media outlets as way to distribute and connect with the people.
