Vatican Media, formerly Centro Televisivo Vaticano (lit. 'Vatican Television Centre') from 1983 to 2017, is the national broadcaster of the Holy See. It first aired in 1983 and is based in Vatican City.
Overview
Created in 1983 by Pope John Paul II, Vatican Media has been legally associated with Vatican City since November 1996. Its main goal is the universal expansion of Catholicism by creating television content and broadcasting images of the pope and of Vatican activities.
Organization
Directors
- Archives director, John Patrick Foley: 1984–1989
- Emilio Rossi: 1989–2008
- Claudio Maria Celli: since 26 May 2009