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Accessible to holders of “employee” and “services” badges Work has begun on the installation of charging stations...

A concert by the Musical Band of the Gendarme…

News September 30, 2024

A tribute to beauty and creativity to celebrate Saint Michael Archangel The concert held on Sunday, 29...

Police celebrate their Patron Saint, Saint Mi…

News September 29, 2024

A service dedicated to the common good and to peace Seventy five years ago, on 29 September...

 Maria Martinetti Stiavelli, (Roma, Italia, 1864 - Marin County, California, USA, 1937), La Malaria, 1887, olio su tela, Musei Vaticani.

“Unveiling” of the restored painting, “Malari…

News September 26, 2024

A masterpiece restored thanks to the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums Maria Martinetti Stiavelli...

An interview with Professor Andrea Arcan…

News September 6, 2024

Assistance to all Vatican residents and employees The Governorate’s Directorate of Health and Hygiene is responsible for...

An interview with the Director of the Po…

News August 28, 2024

A cultural hub open to visitors from all over the world In the last ten years, the...

An interview with the engineer, Salvator…

News August 2, 2024

The technological beating heart A technological heart filled with humanity that cares for the environment. A structure...

An interview with the Director of the Va…

News July 31, 2024

A spirit of welcome and charitable hospitality The Vatican Pharmacy is unique and distinguishes itself from other...

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Charging stations for electric vehi…

Accessible to holders of “employee” and “services” badges

Work has begun on the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles and plug-in electric vehicles in the...

2 October, 2024

A concert by the Musical Band of th…

A tribute to beauty and creativity to celebrate Saint Michael Archangel

The concert held on Sunday, 29 September, in the courtyard of the Pontifical Palace of...

30 September, 2024

Police celebrate their Patron Saint…

A service dedicated to the common good and to peace

Seventy five years ago, on 29 September 1949, Pius XII proclaimed Saint Michael Archangel, Protector of...

29 September, 2024

 Maria Martinetti Stiavelli, (Roma, Italia, 1864 - Marin County, California, USA, 1937), La Malaria, 1887, olio su tela, Musei Vaticani.

“Unveiling” of the restored paintin…

A masterpiece restored thanks to the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums

Maria Martinetti Stiavelli (1864-1937), a painter from Rome, was only 23 years...

26 September, 2024

The General Secretary and a Delegat…

A common journey

“Forty-one years of history of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums are the result of a common journey”, Sr. Raffaella...

25 September, 2024

Press Communiqué of the Governorate…

This year, the Nativity Scene that is set up in Saint Peter’s Square each year for the Christmas season, will be donated by Grado, a...

24 September, 2024

Concert of the Gendarmerie Corps Ba…

Sunday afternoon, 29 September in the Pontifical Palace of Castel Gandolfo

On the feast of Saint Michael Archangel, Patron of the Gendarmerie, Sunday 29 September at...

24 September, 2024

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga ble…

Act of Entrustment to Mary

A Korean presence in the Vatican Gardens to implore Mary for universal peace is the hope with which a mosaic of...

20 September, 2024

In New Orleans, the Secretary Gener…

From September 18 to 23, Sr. Raffaella Petrini, Secretary General of the Governorate, is in New Orleans, USA, to participate in the meeting of the...

19 September, 2024

Commemorative Stamp unveiled for th…

In union for the defense of human dignity and the rights of every person

Forty years of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the...

16 September, 2024

The Governorate launches its new we…

The Governorate of Vatican City State is committed to the promotion of institutional communication.

The launch of the new website, www.vaticanstate.va, and the creation of an...

14 September, 2024

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation of Aze…

A sign of friendship and cooperation

As the Jubilee approaches, the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls is in need of restoration works to...

13 September, 2024

Agreement between the Governorate a…

For another thousand years of splendour

"The Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls - Jubilee 2025": is the theme of the Agreement between the Governorate...

6 September, 2024

An interview with Professor Andrea …

Assistance to all Vatican residents and employees

The Governorate’s Directorate of Health and Hygiene is responsible for medical and health care, public health and hygiene, emergency...

6 September, 2024

Circle of Siciolante, Girolamo said the Sermoneta (Sermoneta 1521 - Rome 1575); or circle of Vasari, Giorgio (Arezzo 1511 - Florence 1574), Altarpiece: Saint Sebastian receives the crown and the palm of martyrdom, mid-sixteenth century, Vatican Museums.

In September, Castel Gandolfo celeb…

A protector against the evils of body and spirit

In 1867, in the middle of August, an epidemic of cholera hit the Castelli Romani. Albano Laziale’s...

2 September, 2024

First issue of the quarterly

FROM THE HEART OF THE STATE - THE GOVERNORATE IS TOLD

From the heart of the state - The Governorate is told: it is the title...

30 August, 2024

An interview with the Director of t…

A cultural hub open to visitors from all over the world

In the last ten years, the Pontifical Villas have undergone a gradual transformation, from summer...

28 August, 2024

Apostolic Nunciature in the United States (Washington D.C.)

A stamp to celebrate 40 years of di…

On Monday, 16 September, a stamp will be presented in the Conference Hall of the Vatican Museums by Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga

Forty years ago, the...

27 August, 2024

Workshop at the Specola Vaticana (V…

Spirituality and astronomy

“Spirituality and Astronomy 2024 -- ‘When They Saw the Star, They Rejoiced with Great Joy’” is the theme of a workshop that takes...

26 August, 2024

Sr. Raffaella Petrini e l’Ambasciatore di Panamá svelano l'immagine del francobollo per il centenario delle relazioni diplomatiche tra Santa Sede e il Paese del Canale

Sister Raffaella Petrini and the Am…

Friendship linking relations between the two States

Among the initiatives organized for the centenary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Panama is also the...

23 August, 2024

100th fountain in Vatican Gardens d…

A fascinating unicum

On Monday, 5 July 2010, during his address for the inauguration of the new fountain in the Vatican Gardens dedicated to Saint Joseph...

19 August, 2024

Sr. Raffaella Petrini invited to th…

The Secretary General of the Governorate, Mr. Raffaella Petrini, attended the 142nd Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, which took place from 6 to...

13 August, 2024

A stamp that unites Saint Peter’s C…

This year marks the centenary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Panama. To commemorate the event, on 21 May, the Governorate of Vatican...

13 August, 2024

The Governorate of Vatican City Sta…

The Governorate of Vatican State has inaugurated its X (Twitter) account, aimed at informing the public on its activities.

The creation of the account, “Governatorato SCV”...

7 August, 2024

An interview with the engineer, Sal…

The technological beating heart

A technological heart filled with humanity that cares for the environment. A structure aimed at making a leap in matters of development...

2 August, 2024

An interview with the Director of t…

A spirit of welcome and charitable hospitality

The Vatican Pharmacy is unique and distinguishes itself from other pharmacies not only because it is located inside Vatican...

31 July, 2024

Estate Ragazzi 2024 concludes with …

A celebration to say “Arrivederci” until next year

A show with songs, dance and music and an explosion of joy and enthusiasm. Like many knights errant...

29 July, 2024

Planting an orange tree in the Vati…

In memory of the Apparition of Our Lady of Altagracia

Our Lady of Altagracia has been protecting and accompanying the people of the Dominican Republic since...

24 July, 2024

An interview with Paolo De Angelis…

Protecting people and emergency response

With its 35 members, the Fire Brigade of Vatican City State is responsible for the complete protection of people, places and...

23 July, 2024

Signed a Memorandum of Understandin…

The Directorate of Security and Civil Protection Services of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State and the Agency for National Cybersecurity of the Italian...

19 July, 2024

Pope Francis meets the children of …

Making peace is the most beautiful thing

Five hundred colored balloons made of natural rubber - all biodegradable, including the rope, expression of the vocation to...

19 July, 2024

The President and the General Secre…

On Friday morning, 19 July, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga and Sister Raffaella Petrini, respectively, President and General Secretary of the Governorate of Vatican City State...

19 July, 2024

“Capture Nature” in the Vatican Gar…

An itinerary for families promoted by Vatican Museums in the “green lung” of the State

Two hours in the Vatican Gardens, in the green heart of...

15 July, 2024

In conversation with Antonino Inter…

A reality in constant updating

There is no shortage of challenges to face for a reality as vast as that of the Directorate of Telecommunications and...

11 July, 2024

Monsignor Terence Hogan, Coordinatore dei Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, nel suo ufficio.

An interview with Monsignor Terence…

Promoting the cultural, spiritual and historical heritage

A useful instrument of connection between the Vatican Museums and the Patrons of the Arts for a closer and...

9 July, 2024

An interview with the Director of S…

Mission and service of fidelity to the Pope and to the Church

Protecting the Pontiff is the primary duty of the Gendarmerie Corps. It devotes all...

5 July, 2024

First electric shuttle delivered to…

As part of its development programme for sustainable mobility, launched in November of last year and called “Ecological Conversion 2030, the Governorate of Vatican City...

4 July, 2024

Cooperation between the Governorate…

Training at the centre

The Bocconi Government and University of Milan: a valuable collaboration that is expressed in a double exchange. First, the training for the...

4 July, 2024

Estate Ragazzi summer camp is in fu…

Facing challenges with courage

With Don Quixote, to learn not to fear life’s difficulties, or feel alone because there is a friend at hand who can...

4 July, 2024

An interview with the Director of t…

Faith and Science in the search for Truth

Trying to “show to the world” that science and faith are mutually supportive is one of the goals...

3 July, 2024

The "Nassa del Pescatore"…

The realization by the Service of Gardens and Environment of the Governorate

In honour of the first Pope, the Garden and Environment Service of the Directorate...

2 July, 2024

Opening of the official Instagram a…

The Governatorate of the Vatican City State, faced with the changed habits in the field of information in recent years, modernizes and digitises its communication.

28 June, 2024

A delegation of the Governorate mee…

Challenges and accessibility in work environments and respect of the historical and artistic heritage

The theme of accessibility, which is part of a larger American programme...

27 June, 2024

Renewable energy and protection of …

The Motu Proprio, Fratello Sole, calls for the construction of an agrivoltaic plant to supply electricity to Vatican City State

In his Apostolic Letter issued Motu...

26 June, 2024

General Secretary participates in a…

International Day of Women in Diplomacy

Sister Raffaella Petrini, General Secretary of the Governorate of Vatican City State, commemorated International Day of Women in Diplomacy, celebrated...

25 June, 2024

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga bes…

A sign of friendship between the Vatican and Guatemala

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, President of the Pontifical Commission of Vatican City State and President of the...

21 June, 2024

Pope meets with participants in a c…

Faith and science united in charity

“Faith and science can be united in charity, provided that science is put at the service of the men and...

21 June, 2024

General Secretary participates in a…

The financial reform has brought great changes

“The financial reform that Pope Benedict began and that Pope Francis continued with dedication has brought great changes to...

19 June, 2024

Presentation of a commemorative sta…

Everywhere for everyone

Solidarity, fraternal help, assistance without distinction are the values that the Vatican Post Office wished to celebrate with the joint issue of the...

15 June, 2024

The Vatican Specola promotes a scie…

Black holes, gravitational waves and spatio-temporal singularities

"Black holes, gravitational waves and spatio-temporal singularities": this is the theme of the scientific conference that will take place...

14 June, 2024

Visit of Sister Raffaella Petrini t…

Fruitful and continuous dialogue between faith and science

An opportunity to "to appreciate in a very tangible way the complexity of the new technology used by...

14 June, 2024

Inauguration of Library in the Apos…

Restoration works of the Governorate of Vatican City State

On Friday morning, 14 June, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, blessed and inaugurated the Library of...

14 June, 2024

Vatican Post Office’s joint issue t…

Torches lit in solidarity

One hundred and sixty years since th foundation of the Italian Red Cross in Milan on 15 June 1864, four States will...

14 June, 2024

Estate Ragazzi at the Vatican with …

A summer initiative for Governorate and Holy See employees

The Knights errant of the literary genius Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra – Don Quixote de la Mancha...

10 June, 2024

Sister Raffaella Petrini conferred …

The special “Marisa Bellisario” award, promoted by the Foundation that bears the same name, was conferred on Sister Raffaella Petrini. General Secretary of the Governorate...

7 June, 2024

One year after the entry into force…

Reform in the reforms

A year has passed since the Basic Law of the Vatican City State came into force: 7 June 2023-7 June 2024. Pope...

7 June, 2024

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, Pr…

Like many small flames before the Heart of Mary

Hundreds of tiny flames, like many pleas brought before the Heart of Mary so they may reach...

5 June, 2024

May Artificial Intelligence continu…

Address of Sister Raffaella Petrini’, Head of the Holy See delegation to the International Telecommunication Union’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024, held in Geneva.

There is...

4 June, 2024

Pontifical Commission of Vatican Ci…

Responsibility and transparency for the protection of people

Perhaps not everyone knows that in the Vatican too, personal data is protected by law. On...

4 June, 2024

The General Secretary meets the Amb…

On Tuesday, 4 June, Sister Raffaella Petrini, General Secretary of the Governorate of Vatican City State met with Joseph Simon Donnelly, Ambassador of the United...

4 June, 2024

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