Freelance journalist covering religion and migration. Managing director of the International Association of Religion Journalists @RJournalists
Limana (BL) - Italy
Joined January 2009
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Attacks on journalists are attacks on freedom of expression.
More than ever, we need reliable sources of information and press freedom.
On Sunday's #WorldPressFreedomDay and every day, join @UNESCO in defending journalism and standing up for democracy. unesco.org/en/days/press-fre…
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oggi giorno della libertà di stampa nel mondo.Mai così male negli ultimi 25 anni. Italia retrocede al 56/o posto su 180 della graduatoria di Reporters sans frontières.Era al 49/o posto nel 2025
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Percorso formativo gratuito e in 5 moduli per informare con correttezza e comunicare senza discriminazione nell'ambito del progetto MILD
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From April 17, sign up for #EuARe2026 social events in Rome:
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The @pulitzercenter is funding data-driven journalism projects on underreported issues.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Details 👉 twp.ai/4iuSTO
Are you among the millions wondering about ICE and police in general?
Questions about ICE & police are exploding online. MSU journalism students created a guide answering the "basic" questions everyone's asking but no one's answering clearly.
"100 Questions & Answers about Police Officers"—available now: frontedgepublishing.com/msu-…
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Looking for #Religion Story Ideas?
In the February edition of the IARJ "story ideas" column, journalist Stephanie Fenton writes about the opportunities and challenges of reporting on religious holidays and festivals
#Ramadan #reporting
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Samarkand (Uzbekistan) Named 2025 Culture Capital of the Islamic World
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Looking for Religion Story Ideas on the Horizon?
Check out @DavidCrumm's piece for our new column sponsored by the #IARJ Communications Committee to to be helpful brainstorming opportunities as our colleagues look for stories in coming months
theiarj.org/news/looking-for…
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#NewsFromTheWeb: What is the role of African and Diaspora Muslims in preserving Islamic intellectual traditions?
A lecture on this topic is available on @abbasiprogram Stanford Islamic Studies’ YouTube channel.
Watch full video + Q&A
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=P9ztCEib…
In Vienna, getting ready to announce the recipients of the #PiazzaGrande Religion Journalism Award at #EuARe2025
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Turns out #PopeLeoXIV is a tennis player and @steftsitsipas is ready to hit some 🎾🎾🎾 with him. @AP's @AndrewDampf reports from Rome where the Italian Open is happening not far from the #Vatican: shorturl.at/h9yNe
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"Commentary on the conclave is brushing aside the spiritual significance and rather amplifying a popularity showdown"
@MLRozario critiques the public narratives surrounding the upcoming papal conclave.
Read it here theosthinktank.co.uk/comment…
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"Religion shapes politics, culture, identity across our continent.
When it makes headlines it is because of scandals, but we owe more to our audience"
@nancybooker, Dean of @AKU_GSMC, welcoming participants at #IARJkenya
#journalism #faith #Religion #Africa
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Reporting Religion in Africa-Rising to the challenges
#IARJkenya Day 1
What are the challenges of covering faith and religion in Africa?
Learning from the experience of reporters in the region
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In a world torn by conflict and division, religion stands as a powerful force for peace — promoting tolerance, understanding, and helping people lead richer, more meaningful lives - George Sunguh, Communications Commission of the Synod of Bishops in the Vatican.
@religiongal @RJournalists @KAS_Kenya @jjorgacevic
#IARJkenya #journalism #religionreporting
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To strengthen religion reporting in Africa, we must invest in the growth and capacity of our media professionals. Here’s how:
🎓 Prioritize training: Specialization in religious journalism is no longer optional—it’s essential.
🧠 Build knowledge: Journalists need strong conceptual tools, theological understanding, and ethical awareness to report with accuracy and depth.
🛠️ Sharpen technical skills: Equip reporters with the multimedia and storytelling skills needed for impactful religion coverage.
🔁 Encourage ongoing learning: Promote continuing education, mentorships, and knowledge exchange within the journalism community.
🌐 Foster strong networks: Support the growth of regional and international networks of religion journalists to share resources, experiences, and best practices.
"Religion is a domain that remains sensitive" - Grégoire Ndjaka , CEO, African Union of Broadcasting (AUB)
@burningpot79 @KAS_Kenya
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