Shalom TV is an Indian
malayalam language
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free to air
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television channel based in the state of
Kerala
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. It broadcasts programming catering primarily to a Catholic Christian audience.
In addition to liturgical content, Shalom Television airs a variety of other shows, including interviews, musical programs, competitions, quiz shows, chat shows, short films, and programs focused on family life.
History
Shalom was first introduc a small prayer group. It was founded by
Saint Thomas Christians
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and was subsequently expanded in 1998 as a
programming block
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Overview
Block programming involves scheduling a ...
on
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JioStar channels
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channel. It was officially launched as an independent channel in March 2005. The channel, further expanded in
publishing media including ''Shalom Times'', ''Shalom Tidings'' and ''
Sunday Shalom''. The channel has expanded its operation worldwide, including
Australia
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, United Kingdom and
North America
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.
See also
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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, SP
* Rede Aparecida, HQ; Apa ...
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Catholic television channels
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Catholic television networks
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Padre Pio TV
Padre Pio TV, formerly known as Tele Radio Padre Pio, is a Catholic television channel belonging to the Capuchin Friars of San Giovanni Rotondo, a city in the province of Foggia, Italy, the place where lived and died the saint Padre Pio of Pietre ...
References
External links
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Malayalam-language television channels
Catholic television channels
Television stations in Thiruvananthapuram
Religious television channels in India
Television channels and stations established in 2005
Christian media in Kerala
2005 establishments in Kerala
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