Washington, D.C.
(March 30, 2007)
-- The Vatican will begin broadcasting programs
worldwide in High-Definition on April 15 -- the day
before Pope Benedict XVI's 80th birthday.
That's according to an article in The Hollywood Reporter.
Government agencies in North America and some parts of Europe have launched high-def broadcasts, but the Vatican's HD debut is another barometer of the technology's growing global popularity.
That's according to an article in The Hollywood Reporter.
Government agencies in North America and some parts of Europe have launched high-def broadcasts, but the Vatican's HD debut is another barometer of the technology's growing global popularity.
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The Hollywood Reporter writes that the Vatican continues its broadcast of non-HD signals around the world for those who haven't made the switch.
Pope Benedict XVI
In addition to Papal ceremonies, Vatican TV airs family and religious-oriented programs in various languages.
HR reports that the Vatican has a history of technological innovation, installing a radio antenna in the earth 20th Century and starting a web site in 1996.
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The Hollywood Reporter writes that the Vatican continues its broadcast of non-HD signals around the world for those who haven't made the switch.
Pope Benedict XVI
In addition to Papal ceremonies, Vatican TV airs family and religious-oriented programs in various languages.
HR reports that the Vatican has a history of technological innovation, installing a radio antenna in the earth 20th Century and starting a web site in 1996.
Click TVPredictions.com to see today's Swanni Sez.
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