Conclaves and Cardinals: Reporting the Vatican with David Ushery

Join Maggie McKay and Father Tom Gibbons as they talk with special guest David Ushery, lead anchor from News 4, New York, who has also served as a Vatican correspondent. David shares his experiences covering major Vatican events, including the funeral of Pope Francis and conclaves. They discuss the challenges of journalism in the digital age, the role of AI in newsrooms, and the intricacies of reporting on the Catholic Church from both a local and global perspective. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on blending traditional journalism with new media in covering the Vatican.


00:00 Introduction
01:22 Introducing the Guest: David Ushery
02:58 David Ushery's Vatican Coverage Experience
04:47 Insights from Covering the Vatican
06:43 Challenges and Changes in Journalism
11:26 The Impact of Social Media on Reporting
14:02 Course on Vatican Journalism
16:17 Balancing Social Media and Traditional Reporting
17:11 Navigating Social Media Challenges
18:19 Reactions to the New Pope
19:32 Sports and Papal Reflections
22:39 AI's Impact on Journalism
25:22 Reflecting on the Papal Transition
27:01 Wrap-Up