Vatican Radio speaks Arabic

Ever wonder how many languages Vatican Radio broadcasts in? Well, a glance at our webpages will give you an idea: some 45 languages that reach the ears, and now with the internet, the eyes of people across the globe, bringing the voice and the teachings of the Pope to the four corners.

Recently, Vatican Radio’s Arabic program had a change of directors, so we spoke to our new colleague, Maronite Father Jean Pierre Yammine from Zakrit, Lebanon, about his new job.

Fr. Jean Pierre says since its inception in 1949, Vatican Radio’s Arabic program continues to be a much needed bridge today between Rome and the Christian minority in the Middle East and North Africa. Listen to the full interview by Tracey McClure...