Twelfth anniversary of Pope Francis…

Ad multos annos

The Governorate of Vatican City State joyfully joins in celebrations for the 12th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. 

Sr. Raffaella Petrini, Archbishop...

13 March, 2025

Tuesday, 15 April: Way of the Cross…

The traditional Way of the Cross in the Vatican Gardens for employees of the Governorate, will take place during Holy Week, on Tuesday morning, 15...

11 March, 2025

Previati’s 14 Stations of the Way o…

Contemplating the mystery of the Passion of the Lord

Fourteen paintings, depicting the Stations of the Way of the Cross, by Gaetano Previati, were unveiled on...

10 March, 2025

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga pre…

We are all children of the same Father

Medicine, assistance and accompanying the sick require, not only the necessary professional qualifications, but also, and above all...

7 March, 2025

The President of the Governorate me…

A warm meeting of friendship and sharing took place between Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, and a group of...

5 March, 2025

Blessing of Lithuanian Cross in the…

During a ceremony on Monday morning, 3 March, Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, Coadjutor Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major blessed a wooden Lithuanian...

4 March, 2025

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga pre…

In continuity and harmony, at the service of the Successor of Peter

Sometimes words alone are not enough to express what one feels within, when one’s...

3 March, 2025

The Vatican Department of Motor Veh…

SCV 1: The Pope's licence plate

SCV 1 is the licence plate of the Pontiff. The remaining 599 SCV licence plates are reserved for vehicles in...

28 February, 2025

With the contribution of the New Yo…

Completion of the restoration of the Hall of Constantine

After almost 10 years of restoration works, the Vatican Museum's Hall of Constantine was inaugurated during an...

28 February, 2025

The Gendarmerie Band receives donat…

The Bodies of Government have donated cymbals and a bass drum to the Musical Band of the Gendarmerie Corps as a token of recognition for...

28 February, 2025

The President and the Secretary Gen…

On Tuesday morning, 25 February, Cardinal Vérgez Alzaga and Sr. Raffaella Petrini, respectively, President and Secretary General of the Governorate of Vatican City State, met...

28 February, 2025

The Governorate and the Customs and…

On Thursday morning, 27 February, the Governorate of Vatican City State signed an important Protocol of Cooperation with the Customs and Monopolies Agency of the...

28 February, 2025

POPE FRANCIS APPOINTS TWO SECRETARI…

Pope Francis has appointed the following as Secretaries General of the Governorate of Vatican City State, effective 1 March 2025: Archbishop Emilio Nappa, who has...

25 February, 2025

Rosary in Saint Peter's Square…

Hundreds of people gathered in Saint Peter's Square to pray the Rosary for Pope Francis. Among them, in addition to young people, families, consecrated men...

25 February, 2025

Wooden lithuanian cross placed in t…

Wooden Lithuanian Cross replaced in Vatican Gardens

With a brief ceremony on Monday morning, 24 February, a restored Lithuanian wooden Cross was officially replaced in the...

25 February, 2025

Benedictine nuns of the Mater Eccle…

The six Benedictine nuns who reside in the Vatican’s Mater Ecclesiae Monastery have been praying for Pope Francis’ recovery, ever since he entered Rome’s Gemelli...

24 February, 2025

Cardinal Vérgez Alzaga presides ove…

I will remember you in my prayers and in the sacrifice of Mass

On Friday morning, 21 February, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, President of the Governorate...

22 February, 2025

The Directorate of Museums and Cult…

“Music at the Museums” for the 2025 Jubilee Year

“Music at the Museums”, a series of concerts organized by the Directorate of Museums and Cultural Heritage...

18 February, 2025

Pope Francis appoints Sr. Raffaella…

On Saturday, 15 February, Pope Francis appointed Sr. Raffaella Petrini, FSE, President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate...

15 February, 2025

Cardinal Vérgez Alzaga presides ov…

The profession of faith and the oath of fidelity are two important events in the lives of the employees of the Governorate, which occur after...

14 February, 2025

Renewed Philatelic and Numismatic S…

New emissions for the Jubilee Year 2025 will soon be available

The Philatelic and Numismatic Sales Office is pleased to announce that the new emissions planned...

7 February, 2025

At the Faculty of Civil Law, Pontif…

A Series of Lectures on Vatican City State Law

A series of lectures on Vatican City State Law, promoted by the Pontifical Lateran University’s Faculty of...

5 February, 2025

Presentation of a Book by Br. Conso…

A Guide to the Stars

A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars - Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science, a new book by Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, Director...

5 February, 2025

Enrollment now open to “Saint Franc…

Enrollment to the “Saint Francis and Saint Clare” Child Care Centre, promoted by the Governorate, is now open to children of Vatican employees.

3 February, 2025

Secretary General participates in t…

The important role of Catholic Higher Education

Catholic higher education plays “a very important role”, because the Catholic Church “is still a credible Institution, which people...

3 February, 2025

XXIX World Day of Consecrated Life

Pilgrimage of Hope, a journey through the Days of Consecrated Life

We took part in a World Day of Consecrated Life in Saint Peter’s for the...

1 February, 2025

A visit by the Northwest Chapter of…

Art, Beauty, History and Faith inspire hope

 “On this Vatican hill, we recall the great men, women and children who gave their life for their faith...

1 February, 2025

Secretary General meets 23 students…

Twenty-three students from Spain, studying for the 2025 Master's Degree, organized by the Cadena de Ondas Populares Españolas, better known as Radio COPE, met with...

28 January, 2025

An International Conference at the …

An international conference, titled “Sharing hope – Horizons for Cultural Heritage”, will be held in the Conference Hall of the Vatican Museums at 10:00 a.m...

27 January, 2025

An Interview with Fr. Felice Bruno…

“Witnesses of Hope”

The Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems’ Post and Philately Service has launched a series of initiatives in preparation for Jubilee 2025, including...

24 January, 2025