Vatican Radio is an international religious radio station founded by the Roman Catholic Church. It was broadcast from the Vatican City in February 1931 and was officially established in 1939. It is the Pope’s contact with Catholics around the world. Ties, the world's first religious international radio station. In 1997, 33 languages ??were used to broadcast to all parts of the world, and the shortwave transmitter had a maximum power of 500 kilowatts. The station's main content is to spread Catholic doctrine, broadcast masses at St. Peter's Church, and report on the activities of the Pope and the Holy See. The music program is mainly classical music. Since the late 1960s, pop music with religious content has been broadcast for young believers. Funding comes from religious groups and individual donations.