Trly Almendo Pasaribu
Universitas Sanata Dharma

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The Pope and the Pandemic: A Critical Discourse Analysis on America’s COVID-19 Coverage Novita Dewi; Trly Almendo Pasaribu; Barli Bram
PAROLE: Journal of Linguistics and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2021): Volume 11 Number 2 October 2021
Publisher : Master Program in Linguistics, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/parole.v11i2.114-122

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This study explores the ways in which America: The Jesuit Review, one Catholic media in the United Sates represents the COVID-19 pandemic to the believers. Using Critical Discourse Analysis, the analyzed materials include 35 selected articles appeared from March to May 2020 publication. Stylistic devices, discursive practice, and ideological implications are the three main analyzing techniques. The analysis reveals that, first, rhetorical style predominates. Secondly, comforting rather than disabling is the mode used in the reporting. Lastly, Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church is the moral reference in his call for faith, hope, and compassion during this pandemic time.