Pope meets personnel of Vatican TV Centre on 30th anniversary

28 October, 2013 - Pope Francis on Monday received the officials, employees and collaborators of the Vatican Television Centre (CTV) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, reminding them they are professionals in the service of the Church and exhorting them to work as a team. The main services of the Vatican Television Center, created in 1983, are broadcasts, production, archiving, and daily assistance to other broadcasters of papal and Vatican events. The Pope who had sent them a message on Oct 18 for the occasion, on Friday met them personally on Monday. He stressed on the importance of knowing how to spread the perfume and hope of the Gospel among viewers, the faithful and those far away. He thanked them not only for their professionalism but also for the their patience in keeping pace with him everywhere at papal events. He thanked them especially for the availability and discretion with which they witness to him and accompany him every day. He admitted it is no small sacrifice, especially for their families to see them keep up with the Pope’s weekly schedule. He promised them his prayers, especially for their children. (Source: Vatican)