James Alberione was an Italian Catholic priest, theologian, and publisher born in 1884. He is best known for establishing the Pauline Family, a collection of ten religious congregations and lay associations. Inspired by the mission of Saint John Bosco, he sought to evangelize the modern world by utilizing contemporary mass media. His work focused on spreading religious teachings through various communication tools, including print, radio, and cinema, to reach people in the twentieth century.