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SIGNIS - World Catholic Association for Communication

SIGNIS is the World Catholic Association for Communication, a global network of Catholic media professionals that promotes “Media for a culture of peace”

SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication, is a non-governmental organization that includes members from 100+ countries. As a global network of communicators, it brings together radio, television, cinema, video, media education, Internet, and new technology professionals. SIGNIS has consultative status with UNESCO, Ecosoc (United Nations in Geneva and New York), and the Council of Europe. SIGNIS is officially recognized by the Vatican as a Catholic organization for communication.

04/04/2026

SIGNIS wishes you a blessed Easter!

Dear friends,

We extend our warmest wishes to each of you for a most holy Triduum.

As we contemplate the mystery of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection, may we draw renewed strength and hope -not only for our work as Catholic communicators, but for our world, which longs so deeply for peace. In a time of conflict and uncertainty across so many nations, the light of Easter reminds us that darkness does not have the final word.

May the joy of the Risen Lord inspire your mission to carry the Good News into every corner of our wounded yet beautiful world-through your voices, your images, and your stories.

We look forward with great anticipation to gathering together in Kigali, Rwanda, for the SIGNIS World Congress -a sign in itself that communion across borders and cultures is not only possible, but essential.

A blessed and peaceful Easter to all!

24/02/2026

Africa to Host SIGNIS World Congress for the First Time

For the first time, the Vatican-recognized World Catholic Association for Communication will hold its congress in Africa.

SIGNIS World Congress will take place from August 3 to 8, 2026, at Sainte Famille Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda.

Theme: Digital Communication for Cultural Harmony and Environmental Wellbeing

Key Highlights:

• Network with media professionals worldwide
• Discuss the future of media and Gospel values
• Promote dignity, justice, and reconciliation
• Experience Rwanda’s unique wildlife and nature reserves

Registration is now open: www.signiscongresskigali2026.rw

We invite you to join us in Africa for this landmark event.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas!
SIGNIS❤️

12/12/2025

10 Key Messages for Today’s Communicators

A call to build peace, defend truth, and shape culture with courage, love, and responsibility.
From rejecting the war of words to embracing technology with discernment, these principles remind us that communication is not just about speaking — it’s about serving humanity and illuminating the path of hope.

✨ Join the mission. Share these values. Inspire change.

Design by SIGNIS Brazil
Photos by Vatican Media

26/09/2025

The SIGNIS Jury at the 73rd Donostia Zinemaldia - Festival de San Sebastián awards its prize to “Los domingos” by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa. The film deeply explores faith within a complex social and family context, inviting us to reflection and dialogue.

12/09/2025

Guido Convents (1956–2025) was a Belgian film historian and anthropologist devoted to preserving the hidden film traditions for the mainstream. Born in Lummen on May 10, 1956, he died at the Leuven Campus Gasthuisberg on September 10, 2025. Through SIGNIS, he helped build global networks for Catholic and Ecumenical juries in film festivals, advocating for independent, values-driven storytelling—mainly from Africa and the Global South—believing that cinema can foster dialogue, dignity, and hope.

https://www.signis.world/headline/12-09-2025/obituary-guido-convents/

Photo: Guido Convents, first on the left, with the SIGNIS Jury at the Venice International Film Festival 2018.

25/08/2025

🗳️ We’re thrilled to announce that SIGNIS Argentina has elected its new Board! Congratulations to Miguel Monforte (President), Gustavo Winkler (Vice President), Victoria Aulet (Treasurer), Monica Amare (1st Board Member), Sofia Prediger (2nd Board Member), and, as alternate members, Teresa Teramo and Rodrigo Martini!

16/08/2025

Locarno Film Festival 2025 news! The Ecumenical Jury (SIGNIS & INTERFILM) awarded Solomamma and gave a special mention to Le Lac. Two powerful journeys—one about the choices behind bringing a new life into the world; one about meeting loss head‑on, at sea and within. Which story are you curious about?

Photo: ©BPO

22/05/2025

🚀 ¡Oportunidad única para jóvenes innovadores!
¿Tienes entre 18 y 30 años y quieres transformar tu comunidad? El programa Jóvenes Innovadores para la Fraternidad te está esperando.
🤝 Una iniciativa de:
SIGNIS ALC en alianza con la Universidad Javeriana y Corporación Vida Buena
✨ Lo que obtienes:
Capacitación virtual y presencial en educomunicación
Mentoría especializada y red de colaboración regional
Fondos para implementar tu proyecto piloto

🌍 Temáticas que importan:
Inclusión y equidad | Innovación en salud | Sostenibilidad ambiental | Emprendimiento social
📍 Para jóvenes de: Argentina, Colombia, Chile y Ecuador
📅 Inscripciones abiertas: Del 22 de mayo al 22 de junio
¿Listo para ser parte del cambio? Tu idea puede impactar toda una región.
👆 visita celaec.org para más información
# SIGNIS

19/05/2025

Congratulations SIGNIS Paraguay
#29 Years leaving footprints
On this very special day, we thank the first communicator, Jesus, who motivates us to continue building bridges through a different communication, a communication for peace.
Happy 29th anniversary! ACCP SIGNIS PY

17/05/2025

🏆 EMMY NOMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT 🏆
We're thrilled to share that the Documentary Film "Teilhard: Visionary Scientist," written and directed by Frank Frost, former SIGNIS Vice President, and produced by Mary Frost, has received an Emmy Award nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (National Capital Chesapeake Bay Region)!

This recognition celebrates Frank's excellence in creating media that bridges faith, science, and human understanding—a mission he championed throughout his leadership with SIGNIS, inspiring positive transformation in our world.

Join us in congratulating Frank and Mary on this remarkable nomination!

:VisionaryScientist

10/05/2025

SIGNIS welcomes Pope Leo XIV!

We're thrilled to welcome Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, elected by the College of Cardinals in Rome. As an American-Peruvian and former prior general of the Order of St. Augustine, he truly represents our global Church!

As Catholic communicators across nearly 100 countries, we support his vision of peace that is unarmed and disarming in our increasingly divided media landscape.
Let's journey together in this new chapter! 🙏

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SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication, is a non-governmental organization that includes members from +100 countries. As a global network of communicators, it brings together radio, television, cinema, video, media education, Internet, and new technology professionals.

SIGNIS was created in November 2001 from the merger between two organizations (Unda, for radio and television; and OCIC, for cinema and audiovisual) that were both created in 1928. Its very diversified programmes cover fields such as the promotion of films or television programmes (juries at important festivals: Cannes, Berlin, Monte Carlo, Venice, Ouagadougou...), the creation of radio, video, and television studios, production and distribution of programmes, supplying specialized equipment, training professionals... SIGNIS has consultative statutes with UNESCO, Ecosoc (United Nations in Geneva and New York), the Council of Europe. SIGNIS is officially recognized by the Vatican as a Catholic organization for communication.

The mission of SIGNIS is to engage with media professionals and support catholic communicators to help transform our cultures in the light of the Gospel, by promoting human dignity, justice and reconciliation.