DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 6 -- MAKONGO Juu Roman Catholic Church Parish Priest, Father Joseph Masenge, has reminded journalists to use their pens as tools for building, rather than destroying society.

The appeal was made during the celebration of the 18th Sunday in the Liturgical Year, which also marks World Communications Sunday in the Catholic Church.

Preaching at St Marthas parish, Mikocheni area in the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, Father Masenge emphasised that journalists have a unique responsibility to uphold truth, justice and social cohesion.

“A journalists pen is more than a writing tool it is a powerful instrument that can either save a nation or lead it astray,” he said.

He urged media professionals to report truthfu...