Posted AT 6:06 PM EST on 03/07/08
Pope to launch 24-7 Bible reading relay on Italian TV
ROME — Pope Benedict XVI will launch a week-long, round-the-clock live televised Bible-reading relay in October, state broadcaster RAI said Thursday.
The head of the Roman Catholic Church will read the opening book Genesis, with transmission beginning Oct. 5 on Italy's main terrestrial station. It is not clear if his contribution will be pre-recorded.
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