Preparations for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Catholic University are outlined, and advice is given for planning for similar large events: realistic goal-setting, surveying resources, offering information and assistance to reporters, designing a press kit ensemble, and advance planning for follow-up activities. (MSE)

This program examines the current acceleration of the decision-making cycle in the conduct of foreign policy due to the instantaneous reporting of events, called "The CNN Effect." The sometimes paradoxical consequences of global media coverage are noted, along with the examination of the medium of television itself, and its shortcomings…