KTO is a
French-language Catholic
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television channel. It is broadcast in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, as well as
francophone countries in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa.
History
The channel was founded in 1999 by
Jean-Marie Lustiger
Aron Jean-Marie Lustiger (; 17 September 1926 – 5 August 2007) was a French cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Archbishop of Paris from 1981 until his resignation in 2005. He was made a cardinal in 1983 by Pope John Paul II. His life ...
, who served as the
Archbishop of Paris from 1981 to 2005. It is privately funded by 250,000 donors.
Programs have included documentaries about the
Vatican
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Vatican City, the city-state ruled by the pope in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum
The Holy See
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and
Christians in Iraq
The Christians of Iraq are considered to be one of the oldest continuous Christian communities in the world. The vast majority of Iraqi Christians are indigenous Eastern Aramaic-speaking ethnic Assyrians who claim descent from ancient Assyria, ...
,
as well as funny skits.
On 15 June 2019 KTO broadcast the first service live from
Notre-Dame (in Paris) since the
fire
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At a certain point in the combustion reaction, called the ignition point, flames a ...
.
See also
*
Catholic television
Catholic television refers to television networks and programs based on the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Networks
Argentina
* Canal Orbe 21, HQ; Buenos Aires
Brazil
* Canção Nova, HQ; Cachoeira Paulista
* Rede Aparecida, HQ; Aparecid ...
*
Catholic television channels
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a ...
*
Catholic television networks
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a ...
References
External links
Official website
French-language television stations
Television channels and stations established in 1999
1999 establishments in France
Catholic television channels
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