Staff member from Protestante Digital departs the newsroom
Jonatán Soriano, a Catalan journalist with a passion for cinema and online TV series, is set to leave the editorial staff of Protestante Digital at the end of 2024, marking the end of an era for the platform and its sister publication, Evangelical Focus. Soriano joined Protestante Digital in 2015, following the completion of his journalism studies, and has since become a valued colleague and friend to many.
During his tenure, Soriano specialized in international news coverage, reporting on current affairs in various countries, including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Jordan, Syria, Armenia, Mozambique, Congo, South Africa, and Israel. His in-depth interviews, reports on lesser-known countries, and theological reflections on cinema and TV series have been highly appreciated by the director of Evangelical Focus.
Soriano's work for Evangelical Focus will also cease, as it was primarily published on this platform. His articles, which have approached the topic of creation care from a biblical perspective, have resonated with readers. However, a search for international news coverage, examples, or significant stories reported by Soriano did not yield any relevant results, suggesting that his journalistic work may not be as widely known outside of his professional circles.
As Soriano prepares to move on, the director of Protestante Digital and Evangelical Focus expressed gratitude for his contributions, highlighting his dedication to getting local evangelical contacts for his reports and his ability to make readers feel closer to Christians around the world through his work. Belén Díaz, an editor at Protestante Digital and Evangelical Focus, echoed this sentiment, stating that Soriano's work has been instrumental in fostering a sense of global unity among readers.
In a personal note, Soriano shared that he will be taking over the pastorate of Església Llibertat in Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona) from January 2025. He is married and has a two-year-old boy. Despite leaving the editorial staff, Soriano will continue to collaborate on his cinema and TV series column in the future.
The departure of Soriano comes at a time when Protestante Digital and Evangelical Focus are facing a sustainability challenge in the upcoming year. The #OneMoreYearEF campaign, which can be learned about on the Evangelical Focus website, is aimed at addressing this issue and ensuring the continued operation of these platforms.
Protestante Digital and Evangelical Focus are part of the Areópago Protestante communication group. The general director of Areópago Protestante considered Soriano an angel and a blessing, expressing admiration for his work and dedication.
As Soriano embarks on this new chapter in his life, his colleagues and readers alike wish him all the best and look forward to seeing his continued contributions to the world of journalism and faith.
Soriano's departure from Protestante Digital and Evangelical Focus will undoubtedly impact the platform's lifestyle section, as he was instrumental in its family-dynamics, providing insights into his personal life and his transition to becoming a pastor. His future work, including collaborations on his cinema and TV series column, will continue to shape relationships within the home-and-garden of faith-based journalism.
