Vatican Radio to celebrate World Radio Day on Feb 13

 

This World Radio Day, Vatican Radio celebrates 95 years with seven multilingual programs dedicated to the future of radio and the day's theme that 'AI is a tool, not a voice.'

On 13 February 2026, on the occasion of World Radio Day (WRD), Radio Vaticana – Vatican News promotes a special initiative in seven languages with seven radio programs that will become thematic podcasts dedicated to the future of radio, public service, innovation, and the relationship between media, society, and artificial intelligence.

The initiative comes the day after the 95th birthday of the Radio of the

Popes: 12 February 2026. Founded in 1931 at the behest of Pope Pius XI and created by the father of radio, Guglielmo Marconi, the Pope’s broadcaster represents one of the oldest radio experiences in the world, born to connect the Holy See with every part of the planet and to speak to people, cultures, and languages that are different.

At the heart of the programs will be the theme chosen for WRD 2026: “AI is a tool, not a voice”. A statement that becomes a starting point for reflection and dialogue also in light of the Message of the Holy Father for the World Day of Social Communications 2026, which recalls the value of human responsibility, discernment, and the authentic voice in communication in the age of artificial intelligence.

The seven programs will involve international experts, broadcasting executives, scholars, innovators, and professionals from the radio and media sector, called to reflect on how radio, a profoundly human medium, made of voice, relationship, and closeness, can inhabit the time of AI without losing its own identity.

Article continues here: 

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/vatican-radio-to-celebrate-95-years-on-world-radio-day.html

(Mike Barraclough, UK/BDXC)

Vatican Radio special programming on Feb. 12

 

On the anniversary of its inauguration, February 12, 2026, Vatican Radio – Vatican News is renewing one of the most recognizable elements of its identity: the sound ident that has always accompanied listeners of the Pope's station, a modern reworking of the original "Christus Vincit" theme.

The project includes four main idents, all based on the Christus Vincit theme, each designed to accompany a different moment of the radio

broadcast: one dedicated to waking up, one for the morning, one for the afternoon, and one for the night. Two short idents are also included: the first uses the theme's opening, the second uses its ending, creating an immediate and recognizable connection with the original sound identity.

The programming schedule will be as follows:

https://www.vaticannews.va/it/vaticano/news/2026-02/radio-vaticana-95-anni-nuovo-logo-musicale-ident-christus-vincit.html

Christian G. (Nice, France/BDXC)

Pope visits Vatican Radio transmitter center, site of possible solar farm

 

Cindy Wooton, Catholic News Service, June 19th

 

Almost a year after Pope Francis set up a commission to develop a large solar-panel array on Vatican property outside of Rome, Pope Leo XIV visited the site and the Vatican Radio employees working there.

 

The 1,060-acre site about 11 miles northwest of Rome is home to Vatican Radio's shortwave transmitters and transmission center.

The Vatican press office said the pope visited the property at Santa Maria di Galeria June 19 along with officials from the Dicastery for Communication and the Vatican City State governor's office. Meeting the center's staff, Pope Leo asked about "the operation of the antennas, transmissions and the digital disaster recovery system," the statement said.

 

The day was the 43rd anniversary of his priestly ordination, which he and the staff celebrated "with light refreshments," the press office added. "Pope Leo emphasized how during his missionary work in Latin America and Africa, it was valuable to be able to receive Vatican Radio's shortwave transmissions, which reach places where few broadcasters can reach, and he reaffirmed the missionary value of communication," it said.

   

Additional story at:

 https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/pope-visits-vatican-radio-transmission-center-site-possible-solar-farm

 

(BDXC/Mike Barraclough)

Special weekend broadcast from Vatican Radio

 

Vatican Radio will be again on Sshortwave this weekend:

Saturday January 25t, for the Celebration of Second Vespers.  1625-1800 UTC  English on 13830, French on 17525 and Portuguese on 15565 kHz

Sunday January 26, for the Holy Mass to mark the Sunday of the Word of God. French on 17525, Portuguese on 15565 and English to Africa on 17540 and English to India on 15490 kHz (Tinang).

(BDXC/C Ghibaudo, France)

Special events from Vatican Radio this weekend

 

Vatican Radio

This weekend Vatican Radio will be again on shortwaves for special events:

Saturday December 7th: 1455-1615 UTC Live coverage of the Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals

Sunday December 8th: 0825-1015 UTC  Live coverage Holy Mass presided over by Pope Francis with the new Cardinals.

The frequencies will be: in French on 17525 kHz. Portuguese on 15565 kHz and English on 15490 kHz to India and 17540 kHz to Africa.

No Arabic language this time.

(Christian G. (Nice, France/BDXC)

A reminder of upcoming Vatican Radio special broadcasts

 

 

Sept. 5th  0150-0300: 15500 in English

                 0950-1130: 17540 in English, 17555 in French, 21710 in Portughese

Sept. 7th  0735-0840: 17540 in English, 17555 in French, 21710 in Portughese    Arrival in Papoua New Guinea;

Sept. 8th 2240-0015: 15500 in English

Sept. 9th 2340-0055: 15500 in English  Arrival in Dili, Timor Leste.

Sept. 9th 0950-1030: 17540 in English, 17555 in French, 21710 in Portughese

Sept. 10th 0020-0130: 15500 in English

                   0720-0900: 17540 in English, 17555 in French, 21710 in Portughese

Sept. 11th 0020-0130: 15500 in English     Arrival in Singapore

                  

Sept. 12th 0220-0300: 15500 in English

                   0910-1045: 17540 in English, 17555 in French, 21710 in Portughese.

All transmissions beamed to Africa, except those on 15500 beamed to Asia.

(BDXC/Christian G., France) 

Papal Vist to the Far East with radio specials

 

 From September 4 - 13, 2024, Pope Francis will visit four countries in the Far East.

In doing so, Vatican Radio will have special shortwave broadcasts,  targeted to Africa. 

The first country to visit will be Indonesia, with the following schedule:

September 4 0320-0500 UTC on 15500 in English; 0920-1030 UTC; 1035-1135 UTC: English on 17540, French on 17555, and Portughese on 21710 kHz

September 5 at 0350-0500 UTC on 15500 in English, 17555 in French, 21710 in Portuguese.

More to follow, next week.

(BDXC/Christian G., France) 

Sunday Canonization Ceremony from Vatican Radio

 

This coming Sunday, February 11th, 2024.  Vatican Radio will be on the air on shortwave, for Holy Mass with Canonization Ceremony presided over by Pope Francis

Time: 0825-1015 UTC   with comments in English on 17735, in French on

17705 and Portuguese on 21565 kHz.

(Christian G./HCDX) 

Special weekend broadcast from Vatican Radio

 

This weekend, Vatican Radio is again on short waves as follows:

Saturday, January 6th.  Holy Mass for the Epiphany of the Lord.  0855-1030 UTC on 17705 (French) 17735 (English) 21565 (Port.) 17790 (Arabic).

Sunday January 7th. Holy Mass Baptism of the Lord. 0825-1000 UTC on 17705 (French) 17735 (English) 21565 (Port.).

(Christian G. (FranceBDXC) 

Special Easter programming from Vatican Radio

 

Special shortwave transmissions by Vatican Radio for Easter 2023, according to https://www.vaticannews.va/en/epg.html#events 

7 April (Good Friday), Way of the Cross, 1905-2040 UTC:

 13830 English to West Africa

 15565 French to West Africa

 15595 Arabic to the Middle East

 17760 Portuguese to Southern Africa

8 April, Easter Vigil, 1725-2015 UTC:

 11670 Mandarin Chinese to Asia

 13830 English to West Africa

 15565 French to West Africa

9 April, Easter Sunday, Mass of the Day, 0755-0920 UTC:

 17760 Portuguese to Southern Africa

 17775 English to West Africa

 17790 French to West Africa

 21600 Arabic to the Middle East

9 April, Urbi et Orbi, 0950-1030 UTC:

 17760 Portuguese to Southern Africa

 17775 English to West Africa

 17790 French to West Africa

 21600 Arabic to the Middle East

Covering the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI

 

The funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI, who died Dec. 31 at the age of 95, will be held Jan. 5 at St. Peter’s Square with Pope Francis as presider. The Mass is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. Rome time, which is 3:30 a.m. Eastern.

An estimated 60,000 people are expected to attend the funeral in St. Peter’s Square. 

Here is how viewers in the Baltimore area can watch the funeral or participate in other ways:

Livestream: 

Two official channels will broadcast the funeral live on Jan. 5 (3:30 a.m. EST): the Vatican Media Live YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNHE3mjiiFw and the Vatican News Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/vaticannews/). 

Cable TV:

EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) will broadcast the services, beginning at 3 a.m. and leading up to the 3:30 a.m. funeral.

The network also will broadcast encore presentations of the funeral on Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. for those unable to watch the live broadcast.

EWTN is available on most cable and satellite subscription networks. Here is a list of the channel numbers for some of the providers in the Baltimore area: RCN Cable (260, 267, 810), Verizon Fios (285, 1741), Xfinity (291, 945, 1668, 597, 3345), C-Band (G1-11), DIRECTV (370), DISH (261).

EWTN

https://www.ewtn.com/

Pope Francis to preside at Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-01/pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-requiem-mass-details.html

Vatican Radio 

http://www.vaticannews.va

Thursday program schedule and additional info and links at

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/epg.html#schedules

All times UTC/ transmitter

English

11935 1630-1700  Talata-Volonondry 1, Madagascar

13830 1630-1700  Talata-Volonondry 1, Madagascar

15565 1630-1700  Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy 

9835 1715-1730  Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy 

7365 2000-2030  Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy

9705 2000-2030  Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy 

15595 1130-1200 (Fri) (Liturgy) Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy

17790 1130-1200 (Fri) (Liturgy) Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy

Latin

7365  1940-2000 (Liturgy) Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy

9560  1940-2000 (Liturgy) Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy

9705  1940-2000 (Liturgy) Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy

15595 0620-0700 1234567 (Mass) Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy

Vatican Radio Winter Broadcast Schedule

 

Vatican Radio, winter schedule

All times UTC

0100-0130 on  7305 GB  250 kW / 148 deg to SoAm Portuguese

0130-0200 on  7305 GB  250 kW / 184 deg to CeAm Spanish

0500-0520 on  7360 SMG 250 kW / 054 deg to EaEu Russian

0500-0520 on  9710 SMG 250 kW / 055 deg to EaEu Russian

0520-0540 on  7360 SMG 250 kW / 054 deg to EaEu Ukrainian

0520-0540 on  9710 SMG 250 kW / 055 deg to EaEu Ukrainian

0620-0700 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 105 deg to N/ME Latin Mass Sun

0700-0710 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 105 deg to N/ME Italian Mon-Sat

0710-0730 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 105 deg to N/ME Arabic Mon-Sat

0730-0745 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 105 deg to N/ME French Mon-Sat

0705-0800 on  9710 SMG 100 kW / 054 deg to EaEu Ukrainian liturgy Sun

0705-0800 on 11815 SMG 250 kW / 062 deg to EaEu Ukrainian liturgy Sun

0810-0920 on  7250 SMG 250 kW / 055 deg to EaEu Romanian  liturgy Sun

0810-0920 on  9710 SMG 100 kW / 054 deg to EaEu Romanian  liturgy Sun

0800-1000 on 15575 SMG 250 kW / 185 deg to WCAf English Special Event

0800-1000 on 15610 SMG 250 kW / 105 deg to N/ME Arabic  Special Event

0800-1000 on 17615 SMG 250 kW / 165 deg to SoAf Portug. Special Event

0800-1000 on 17630 SMG 250 kW / 214 deg to WeAf French  Special Event

0930-1050 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 113 deg to EaAf Amharic  liturgy 1st Sun

0930-1050 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 041 deg to EaEu Russian  liturgy 2nd Sun

0930-1050 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 072 deg to CeAs Armenian liturgy 3rd Sun

0930-1050 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 041 deg to EaEu Russian  liturgy 4th Sun

0930-1050 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 089 deg to EaAf Arabic   liturgy 5th Sun

0930-1050 on 17790 SMG 250 kW / 144 deg to EaAf Amharic  liturgy 1st Sun

0930-1050 on 17790 SMG 250 kW / 072 deg to CeAs Russian  liturgy 2nd Sun

0930-1050 on 17790 SMG 250 kW / 084 deg to CeAs Armenian liturgy 3rd Sun

0930-1050 on 17790 SMG 250 kW / 072 deg to CeAs Russian  liturgy 4th Sun

0930-1050 on 17790 SMG 250 kW / 112 deg to N/ME Arabic   liturgy 5th Sun

1130-1200 on 15595 SMG 250 kW / 106 deg to EaAf English liturgy Fri

1130-1200 on 17790 SMG 250 kW / 098 deg to N/ME English liturgy Fri

1230-1245 on  7305 GB  250 kW / 184 deg to CeAm Spanish

1230-1315 on  5980 PHT 250 kW / 330 deg to EaAs Chinese Mass Sat

1230-1250 on  7420 TIN 250 kW / 329 deg to FERu Russian

1230-1310 on  7485 PHT 250 kW / 332 deg to EaAs Chinese Mass Sat

1230-1310 on  9720 PHT 250 kW / 315 deg to EaAs Chinese Mass Sat

1230-1250 on  9810 PHT 250 kW / 332 deg to FERu Russian

1430-1450 on  9595 PHT 250 kW / 283 deg to SoAs Hindi

1430-1450 on 11935 PHT 250 kW / 270 deg to SoAs Hindi

1450-1510 on  9595 PHT 250 kW / 283 deg to SoAs Tamil

1450-1510 on 11935 PHT 250 kW / 270 deg to SoAs Tamil

1510-1530 on  9595 PHT 250 kW / 283 deg to SoAs Malayalam

1510-1530 on 11935 PHT 250 kW / 270 deg to SoAs Malayalam

1530-1600 on 13830 SMG 250 kW / 113 deg to N/ME Amharic

1530-1600 on 15565 SMG 250 kW / 135 deg to EaAf Amharic

1600-1615 on 13830 MDC 250 kW / 317 deg to CeAf Swahili Sat

1600-1615 on 15565 SMG 250 kW / 151 deg to EaAf Swahili Sat

1615-1630 on 13830 MDC 250 kW / 000 deg to EaAf Somali Sat

1615-1630 on 15565 SMG 250 kW / 135 deg to EaAf Somali Sat

1600-1630 on 13830 MDC 250 kW / 317 deg to CeAf Swahili Sun-Fri

1600-1630 on 15565 SMG 250 kW / 151 deg to EaAf Swahili Sun-Fri

1600-1620 on  7360 SMG 250 kW / 045 deg to CeAs Armenian

1600-1620 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 075 deg to CeAs Armenian

1620-1640 on  7360 SMG 250 kW / 035 deg to EaEu Russian

1620-1640 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 054 deg to CeAs Russian

1630-1700 on  9835 SMG 100 kW / 114 deg to EaAf Arabic

1630-1700 on 11935 SMG 100 kW / 113 deg to N/ME Arabic

1630-1700 on 13830 MDC 250 kW / 258 deg to SoAf English

1630-1700 on 15565 SMG 250 kW / 150 deg to EaAf English

1700-1720 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 026 deg to EaEu Belarussian

1740-1800 on  7360 SMG 250 kW / 054 deg to EaEu Ukrainian

1740-1800 on  9705 SMG 100 kW / 054 deg to EaEu Ukrainian

1700-1715 on  9835 SMG 250 kW / 114 deg to EaAf French

1715-1730 on  9835 SMG 250 kW / 114 deg to EaAf English

1700-1730 on 11935 SMG 250 kW / 160 deg to ECAf French

1700-1730 on 13830 SMG 250 kW / 175 deg to ECAf French

1730-1800 on 11935 SMG 250 kW / 113 deg to N/ME Tigrinya

1730-1800 on 13830 SMG 250 kW / 139 deg to N/ME Tigrinya

1800-1830 on 13830 SMG 250 kW / 165 deg to SoAf Portuguese

1940-2000 on  7365 SMG 250 kW / 180 deg to CeAf Rosary Sun

1940-2000 on  9560 SMG 250 kW / 114 deg to N/ME Rosary Sun

1940-2000 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 214 deg to WeAf Rosary Sun

2000-2030 on  7365 SMG 250 kW / 180 deg to CeAf English

2000-2030 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 214 deg to WeAf English

2030-2100 on  7365 SMG 250 kW / 180 deg to CeAf French

2030-2100 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 214 deg to WeAf French

2100-2130 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 230 deg to NWAf Portuguese

2200-2230 on  7375 PHT 250 kW / 332 deg to EaAs Chinese

2200-2230 on  7410 SMG 250 kW / 068 deg to EaAs Chinese

2200-2230 on 11895 SAI 100 kW / 329 deg to EaAs Chinese

2315-2400 on  9580 PHT 250 kW / 270 deg to SEAs Vietnamese

2315-2400 on 11895 PHT 250 kW / 270 deg to SEAs Vietnamese

(DXB 28 Dec 2022)

Vatican Radio to increase broadcasts to Ukraine and Russia

 

From Monday, 21 March 2022, Vatican Radio will increase its shortwave broadcasts to Ukraine and Russia. In addition to the two daily broadcasts (afternoon and evening) in the two languages, the morning programs to Moscow and Kyiv will last twenty minutes longer.

"The decision,” Massimiliano Menichetti, head of Vatican Radio Vatican News explains, “was taken with the agreement of the entire management team of the Dicastery for Communication, at this time when war is raging, in order to better respond to our mission: to bring hope, the Pope's words and the reading of facts through the light of the Gospel to the whole world.”

In these past weeks, he added, thanks to a network of direct contacts that support the work of our reporters, we are trying to give comfort to those who are suffering and to ensure timely information.

The frequencies of Vatican Radio, the pages and posts of Vatican News in 51 languages (including English and Italian in sign language) aim to not leave anyone alone, even in the awareness of the power of prayer".

Vatican Radio's new shortwave broadcasts

Until 26 March

Russian, CET 06:00-06:20, UTC 05:00-05:20, 7260 kHz, 9715 kHz

Ukrainian, CET 06:20-06:40, UTC 05:20-05:40, 7260 kHz, 9715 kHz

From Sunday, 27 March

Russian, CET 07:00-07:20, UTC 05:00-05:20, 7260 kHz, 9705 kHz

Ukrainian, CET 06:40-07:00,UTC 04:40-05:00, 7260 kHz, 9705 kHz

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2022-03/vatican-radio-shortwave-frequencies-russia-ukraine.html 

(Mike Terry/NASWA)

Vatican Radio schedules additional Easter broadcasts

 

Vatican: additional short wave broadcasts of Vatican Radio, excerpted from https://www.vaticannews.va/en/epg.html#events

All times local UTC+2. All via SMG except Chinese via Tinang

2 April 2021 Good Friday

2055-2230 h [1855-2030 UTC] Via Crucis guidata da Papa Francesco with commentary 

Arabic - Middle East: 7425 kHz

English - Africa: 7360 kHz

Français - Africa: 9705 kHz

Português - Africa: 13830 kHz

3 April 2021

1925-2120 h [1725-1920 UTC] Veglia Pasquale presieduta da Papa Francesco

Arabic - Middle East: 7425 kHz

Chinese - Asia: 7225 kHz

English - Africa: 11935 kHz

Français Africa: 13830 kHz

Português - Africa: 15565 kHz

4 April 2021 Easter Sunday

0955-1120 h [0755-0920 UTC] Santa Messa del Giorno di Pasqua presieduta da Papa Francesco

1155-1220 h [0955-1020 UTC] Messaggio Pasquale e Benedizione Urbi et Orbi

Arabic - Middle East: 15605 kHz

English - Africa: 17820 kHz

Français - Africa: 15575 kHz

Português - Africa: 17805 kHz

(via Mauno Ritola - WRTH -World Radio Tv Handbook Facebook Group, 1 April)

(BDXC 01 Apr 1, 2021)

Vatican Radio turns 90: Carrying the Pope’s voice to the whole world

 

Special thanks to Alokesh Gupta, for this original post on Twitter.

The Holy See’s radio station, commissioned by Pope Pius XI and designed and built by Guglielmo Marconi, turns 90 years old, and now speaks in 41 languages. The Director of Vatican Radio says this anniversary is being celebrated by inaugurating a new internet page and adding a web radio station.

By Massimiliano Menichetti

Almost 12,000 hours of broadcasts in a single year, including radio commentaries, as well as news, liturgical and musical programs. 

This is the identity of Vatican Radio, the radio station of the Holy See, established by Pope Pius XI, who entrusted it to the Society of Jesus, and which was built by Guglielmo Marconi ninety years ago. Today we broadcast in 41 languages and every day we bring the words of the Gospel and the voice of the Pope to the whole world.

additional story at: tinyurl.com/126ar3wt

 

Summer schedule updates

All times UTC

Clandestine, MGB Eye Radio
Effective: 01 September, 2020

0359-0457 on  7340 SMG (250 kW) to EaAf Juba Arabic* Mon-Fri
0459-0545 on 11650 MDC (250 kW) to EaAf Juba Arabic* Daily#
1559-1657 on 15410 ISS (250 kW) to EaAf Juba Arabic* Mon-Fri
1659-1745 on 15410 ISS (250 kW) to EaAf Juba Arabic* Daily#
* including other langs English/Dinka/Nuer/Shilluk/Bari/Zande/Lutoho
# special COVID-19 prgr English/Dinka/Nuer/Shilluk/Bari/Zande/Lutoho

Inactive transmissions of MGB Eye Radio from August 1 are deleted
0459-0557 on  7340 MDC 250 kW / 335 deg to EaAf Juba Arabic Daily
1459-1557 on 15410 MDC 250 kW / 340 deg to EaAf Juba Arabic Daily

Vatican Radio
Frequency change of Vatican Radio via USAMG Tinang from August 22:
1230-1315 NF  9590 PHT 250 kW / 315 det to EaAs Chinese Mass Sat, ex 9585 to avoid
at same time  9580 BGL 500 kW / 038 deg to CeAs Tibetan Daily All India Radio AIR.
1230-1315 on  6085 PHT 250 kW / 332 det to EaAs Chinese Mass Sat, remain unchanged
1230-1315 on  7485 PHT 250 kW / 332 deg to EaAs Chinese Mass Sat, remain unchanged
(edited version for clarity from DXB/20 Aug 2020)

Easter Broadcasts schedule of Vatican Radio

Vatican Radio

April 10 - Way of the Cross
1855-2030 on  7360 SMG 250 kW / 175 deg to WCAf English
1855-2030 on  9450*SMG 250 kW / 114 deg to N/ME Arabic
1855-2030 on  9620*SMG 250 kW / 165 deg to SoAf Portuguese
1855-2030 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 206 deg to WeAf French

April 11 - Easter Vigil
1855-2030 on  7360 SMG 250 kW / 175 deg to WCAf English
1855-2030 on  9450*SMG 250 kW / 114 deg to N/ME Arabic
1855-2030 on  9620*SMG 250 kW / 165 deg to SoAf Portuguese
1855-2030 on  9705 SMG 250 kW / 206 deg to WeAf French

April 12 - Easter Sunday Holy Mass & Urbi et Orbi Blessing
0855-1030 on 13830*SMG 250 kW / 175 deg to WCAf English
0855-1030 on 15575*SMG 250 kW / 206 deg to WeAf French
0855-1030 on 15605*SMG 250 kW / 114 deg to N/ME Arabic
0855-1030 on 17710*SMG 250 kW / 165 deg to SoAf Portuguese
*these frequencies are not registered in A-20 HFCC Database
(DX Bulgaria 09 Apr 2020)

Vatican Radio plans special Sunday broadcast

Mauno Ritola reports on the WRTH Facebook group:

  

Vatican will have a special broadcast next Sunday 13 October 2019 at 08:00-10:15 UTC:

17635 kHz, Portuguese to South Africa

15575 kHz, French to West Africa

17865 kHz, English to India.

Vatican Radio easter programming

Vatican

Special programs from Vatican R over the Easter period https://www.vaticannews.va/it/epg.html#events

Special programmes from Vatican R over the Easter period https://www.vaticannews.va/it/epg.html#events

Friday 19 April: 1900-2030 UTC

 From the Colosseum, Via Crucis presided over by Pope Francisdal Colosseo

  * 7360 English commentary

  * 9705 French commentary

  * 9800 Arabic commentary

  * 11630 Portuguese commentary

Saturday 20 April: 1820-2110 UTC

 From the Vatican Basilica, the Easter Vigil presided over by Pope Francis.

  * 7315 Chinese commentary

  * 7360 English commentary

  * 9705 French commentary

  * 9800 Arabic commentary

  * 11630 Portuguese commentary

Sunday 21 April: 0750-0940 UTC

 From St. Peter's Square, Holy Mass on Easter Sunday presided by Pope Francis

  * 13815 English commentary

  * 15430 Arabic commentary

  * 15490 Portuguese commentary

  * 15575 French commentary

Sunday 21 April: 0957-1020UTC

 From the Central Loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, Urbi et Orbi Blessing imparted by Pope Francis.

  * 13815 English commentary

  * 15430 Arabic commentary

  * 15490 Portuguese commentary

  * 15575 French commentary

 (Alan Roe, Teddington, UK/BDXC)

Vatican Radio, special broadcast on February 5

Vatican Radio will have a special broadcast on occasion of the Papal visit to the United Arab Emirates

All times UTC
Tuesday, February 5

0550-0800 UTC

15645 kHz, English, to the Gulf / Horn of Africa
11810 kHz, Arabic, to Middle East
(Mauno Ritola/WRTH FB 03 Feb)