Vatican News
Vatican News is the official news portal of the Holy See, serving as a source of information about the activities, pronouncements, and events related to the global Catholic Church and the operations of the Holy See. As a part of the Dicastery for Communication, it plays a central role in disseminating multimedia content that is relevant to the Catholic Church's followers, as well as the broader public interested in Vatican affairs. It brings together Vatican Radio, L'Osservatore Romano and Vatican Media.
The Dicastery for Communication, which oversees Vatican News, is responsible for supervising various communication channels within the Holy See. These channels include Vatican Radio, L'Osservatore Romano, and Vatican Media, all of which collectively contribute to the comprehensive multimedia coverage of the Vatican's activities. It is based with Vatican Radio at Piazza Pia n. 3 in Vatican City.
History
Early background
A website under the name News.va launched on 27 June 2011.At the time, it was often referred to as The Vatican Today. News.va launched The Pope App in January 2013.