Elisa Di Benedetto

Freelance journalist covering religion and migration. Managing director of the International Association of Religion Journalists @RJournalists

[United Nations @UN]

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. https://t.co/oWoAbfOLdz

[tiziana ferrario 🇮🇹🇪🇺🌍 @TizianaFerrario]

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
#worldpressfreedomindex

[Melting Pot Europa @MeltingPotEU]

🖥 Training “More Correct Information, Less Discrimination”

Percorso formativo gratuito e in 5 moduli per informare con correttezza e comunicare senza discriminazione nell'ambito del progetto MILD
https://t.co/fwsM9QEXWx

[European Academy of Religion @eu_are]

✨ More than a conference — a community experience
From April 17, sign up for #EuARe2026 social events in Rome:
🍽️ Social Dinner (July 2) – limited places
🤝 Women Scholars’ Networking Lunch (July 1 & 3) – free
🥗 Lunch Boxes available

👉 Register & join us in Rome
#EuARe #LUISS

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

The @pulitzercenter is funding data-driven journalism projects on underreported issues.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Details 👉 https://t.co/lmvxaWio4e

[Elisa Di Benedetto @Elisadb]

Are you among the millions wondering about ICE and police in general?

[FrontEdgePublishing @FrontEdgePub]

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: https://t.co/2z2mCzfdTW
#ICE #Police

[Religion Journalists @RJournalists]

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
https://t.co/FSKnmCSVrk

[Muslim Voices Public Scholarship Project @muslimvoices]

Samarkand (Uzbekistan) Named 2025 Culture Capital of the Islamic World
https://t.co/kzWRKtwZdF

[Religion Journalists @RJournalists]

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

https://t.co/FKmOn9C4Rr

[European Academy of Religion @eu_are]

#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
👉 https://t.co/PfuGabQx1U

[Elisa Di Benedetto @Elisadb]

In Vienna, getting ready to announce the recipients of the #PiazzaGrande Religion Journalism Award at #EuARe2025

@RJournalists
@fscireIT
@eu_are
@univienna

[Joint Learning Initiative Faith& Local Communities @JLIFLC]

📝 Want to share what you’ve learned in faith-based development, humanitarian, or peacebuilding work?

Write a short blog post for JLI! Reflect, inspire, and help others grow.

👉 How to submit: https://t.co/6Ly9mispGh

#FaithInDevelopment #BlogCall #WriteForUs

[Joint Learning Initiative Faith& Local Communities @JLIFLC]

🌿 New on the JLI blog: Andrés Martinez, our LAC Regional Coordinator, explores the transformative power of sacred spaces in trauma healing.
Discover how faith and community rituals aid in resilience and recovery.
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/IFaggo2jQh
#TraumaHealing #SacredSpaces

[Deepa Bharath @reporterdeepa]

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: https://t.co/NgLddP7KWj

[Theos @Theosthinktank]

"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 https://t.co/OlgK754w6E

[European Academy of Religion @eu_are]

📚 Publishers, don’t miss your chance!
Showcase your work & connect with top scholars at #EuARe2025 — even if you're not attending in person.

🗓️ Sign-up by May 19, 2025
📩 Custom solutions available: [email protected]

#AcademicPublishing #ReligionStudies

[Religion Journalists @RJournalists]

"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
@KAS_Kenya

[Religion Journalists @RJournalists]

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

@KAS_Kenya
@AKU_GSMC

[AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications @AKU_GSMC]

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

[AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications @AKU_GSMC]

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
#IARJkenya #journalism #religionreporting