Eternal Word Television Network was launched in 1981. The company has become the largest religious media network in the world, transmitting programming 24 hours a day to more than 105 million homes in 110 countries and 16 territories. The networks programs are on more than 3,400 cable systems, wireless cable, Direct Broadcast Satellite, low power TV and individual satellite users. EWTN Global Catholic Network airs family and religious programming from a Catholic point of view in English and Spanish. Providing more than 80-percent original programming, EWTN offers talk shows, childrens animation, teaching series, live coverage of church events and documentaries.