Worldwide Telecasts from the Vatican

The Dicastery for Communication (DPC) is the official point of contact for all matters concerning the television broadcasts from the Vatican. The origins of the telecasts go back to 1974 when the first worldwide broadcasts of papal ceremonies started. Since then the global telecasts have included celebrations at Christmas, Easter, jubilee years and other special moments in the life of the Church. The telecasts are distributed via a series of satellites reaching television outlets and networks around the world for re-transmission to their own audiences. The global satellite distribution has been made possible through the generosity of the Knights of Columbus. The links to the information below are provided as a resource for broadcasters and commentators.

 

 

Palm Sunday, 13 April 2025

Palm Sunday Mass

presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri

Saint Peter’s square

Scheduled celebration time: 08:00 to 10:20 UTC/GMT approximately

* Satellite feeds will start earlier at 07:55 UTC/GMT time and conclude up to 5 minutes after departure of the celebrant *

 

For urgent technical assistance for ongoing transmissions and trouble reports, please contact Eurovision Control Centre in Geneva (EVC), Tel. +41 22 717 2790.

Broadcast information and contacts English  Español  Français  Italiano

Palm Sunday information

For news and information on Way of the Cross visit: Vatican News -  Latest texts Vatican.va

 

Holy Thursday, 17 April 2025

Chrism Mass

presided over by Cardinal Domenico Calcagno

St. Peter's Basilica

Scheduled celebration time: 07:30 to 09:30 UTC/GMT approximately

* Satellite feeds will start earlier at 07:25 UTC/GMT time and conclude up to 5 minutes after departure of the celebrant *

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For urgent technical assistance for ongoing transmissions and trouble reports, please contact Eurovision Control Centre in Geneva (EVC), Tel. +41 22 717 2790.

Broadcast information and contacts English  Español  Français  Italiano

Chrism Mass information

For news and information on Way of the Cross visit: Vatican News  - Latest texts Vatican.va

 

Holy Thursday, 17 April 2025

Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper

presided over by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti

St. Peter's Basilica

Scheduled celebration time: 16:00 to 17:15 UTC/GMT approximately

* Satellite feeds will start earlier at 15:55 UTC/GMT time and conclude up to 5 minutes after departure of the celebrant *

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For urgent technical assistance for ongoing transmissions and trouble reports, please contact Eurovision Control Centre in Geneva (EVC), Tel. +41 22 717 2790.

Broadcast information and contacts English  Español  Français  Italiano

Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper information

For news and information on Way of the Cross visit: Vatican News  - Latest texts Vatican.va

 

Good Friday, 18 April 2025

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

presided over by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti

St. Peter's Basilica

Scheduled celebration time: 15:00 to 17:00 UTC/GMT approximately

* Satellite feeds will start earlier at 14:55 UTC/GMT time and conclude up to 5 minutes after departure of the celebrant *

*** CLICK HERE FOR EUROVISION WORLDFEED AND GLOBAL SATELLITE PARAMETERS ***

For urgent technical assistance for ongoing transmissions and trouble reports, please contact Eurovision Control Centre in Geneva (EVC), Tel. +41 22 717 2790.

Broadcast information and contacts English  Español  Français  Italiano

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion information

For news and information on Way of the Cross visit: Vatican News  - Latest texts Vatican.va

 

Good Friday, 18 March 2025

Way of the Cross from the Colosseum

presided over by Cardinal Baldassare Reina

Scheduled celebration time: 19:15 to 20:45 UTC/GMT time approximately

* Satellite feeds will start earlier at 19:10 UTC/GMT time and conclude up to 5 minutes after departure of the celebrant *

*** CLICK HERE FOR EUROVISION WORLDFEED AND GLOBAL SATELLITE PARAMETERS ***

For urgent technical assistance for ongoing transmissions and trouble reports, please contact Eurovision Control Centre in Geneva (EVC), Tel. +41 22 717 2790.

Broadcast information and contacts English  Español  Français  Italiano

Way of the Cross texts and information

Background Dossier - Easter 2025

For news and information on Way of the Cross visit:  Vatican News  - Latest texts on Vatican.va

 

Holy Saturday, 19 March 2025

Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter

presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re

St. Peter's Basilica

Scheduled celebration time: 17:30 to 20:15 UTC/GMT approximately

* Satellite feeds will start earlier at 17:25 UTC/GMT time and conclude up to 5 minutes after departure of the celebrant *

*** CLICK HERE FOR EUROVISION WORLDFEED AND GLOBAL SATELLITE PARAMETERS ***

For urgent technical assistance for ongoing transmissions and trouble reports, please contact Eurovision Control Centre in Geneva (EVC), Tel. +41 22 717 2790.

Broadcast information and contacts English  Español  Français  Italiano

Easter Vigil information

Background Dossier - Easter 2025

For news and information on Easter celebrations visit:  Vatican News  - Latest texts on Vatican.va

 

Easter Sunday, 20 March 2025

Mass of Easter Sunday and Blessing ‘Urbi et Orbi’

presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri

St. Peter's square

Scheduled celebration time: 08:30 to 10:30 UTC/GMT time approximately

* Satellite feeds will start earlier at 08:25 UTC/GMT time and conclude up to 5 minutes after departure of the celebrant *

*** CLICK HERE FOR EUROVISION WORLDFEED AND GLOBAL SATELLITE PARAMETERS ***

For urgent technical assistance for ongoing transmissions and trouble reports, please contact Eurovision Control Centre in Geneva (EVC),  Tel. +41 22 717 2790.

Broadcast information and contacts English  Español  Français  Italiano

Easter Mass information / Urbi et Orbi information

Background Dossier - Easter 2025

For news and information on Easter celebrations visit:  Vatican News  - Latest texts on Vatican.va

 

© Copyright Notice about Worldwide Telecasts from the Vatican: These seven worldwide telecasts will be offered free of charge by the Dicastero per la Comunicazione (DPC)  only for live or pre-recorded broadcasts, or for use in news reports. The copying, distribution, whether free or for sale, of all or part of the telecasts is not allowed. Any use of the telecast other than that allowed must be authorized by DPC in writing. For more information: worldtelecast@spc.va

© Informazione circa i diritti di ritrasmissione delle mondovisioni dal Vaticano: Queste sette trasmissioni in mondovisione saranno offerte gratuitamente dal Dicastero per la Comunicazione (DPC) solo per la trasmissione televisiva in diretta, in differita, o per uso "news". Sono assolutamente vietate: la copia, la distribuzione integrale o parziale, anche a titolo gratuito, e/o la vendita. Qualunque utilizzo oltre a quelli consentiti dovrà essere autorizzato per scritto dalla DPC. Rivolgersi a: worldtelecast@spc.va

© Information sur les droits de retransmission des mondovisions du Vatican: Cette sept transmissions en Mondovision seront gratuitement offertes depuis le Dicastero per la Comunicazione (DPC) seulement pour la transmission télévisuelle en directe ou en différé, ou pour l'utilisation dans les informations. Sont absolument interdite la copie, la distribution intégrale ou partielle, même à titre gratuit, et/ou la vente. Toute utilisation autre que permis, devra être autorisé par écrit par la DPC. S’adresser à: worldtelecast@spc.va

© Información acerca de los derechos de retransmisión de la Mundovisión desde el Vaticano: Estas siete transmisiones en Mundovisión serán ofrecidas gratuitamente desde el Dicastero per la Comunicazione (DPC) sólo para la transmisión televisiva en directo, en diferido, o para uso en noticieros. Están absolutamente prohibidas la copia, la distribución íntegra o parcial, incluso gratuitamente, y/o la venta. Cualquier uso que no esté entre los permitidos, tendrá que ser autorizado por escrito por la DPC. Dirigirse a: worldtelecast@spc.va

© Informationen bezüglich der Rechte zur Übertragung von Mondovisionssendungen aus dem Vatikan: Diese sieben Übertragungen in Mondovision werden vom Dicastero per la Comunicazione (DPC) nur für die Fernsehübertragung live, zeitversetzte Übertragungen oder für Nachrichtensendungen kostenlos angeboten. Absolut verboten sind die Vervielfältigung, der vollständige oder teilweise (auch kostenlose) Vertrieb und/oder der Verkauf. Jede nicht gestattete Verwendung muss vom DPC schriftlich genehmigt werden. Anfragen sind zu richten an: worldtelecast@spc.va

© Informação sobre os direitos de retransmissão do Mundovisão do Vaticano: Estas sete transmissaões em mundo visão serão cedidas gratuitamente pelo Dicastero per la Comunicazione (DPC) somente para a transmissão televisiva ao vivo, gravada, ou para uso "news". São absolutamente proibidas: cópia, distribuição integral ou parcial, mesmo gratuitamente, e/ou a venda. Qualquer utilização além daquelas que foram consentidas deverá ser autorizada por escrito pela DPC. Dirigir-se à: worldtelecast@spc.va