2024 Stamps programme

Summer Camp for Kids in the Vatican…

“Around the World in 80 Days” is the theme of the seventh edition of the Vatican Summer Camp for Kids, which will take place from...

31 March, 2026

Institutional Visit of the CEO of P…

On Wednesday, March 25, a delegation led by the CEO of Poste Albania, Etien Xhafaj, visited the headquarters of Vatican Post, where they were welcomed...

31 March, 2026

The Vatican participates in Earth H…

Lights off in St. Peter’s Square

Turning off the lights of monuments for one hour to save energy and reduce CO₂ emissions. This is the Earth...

30 March, 2026

The Shrine of Arenzano (Genoa) Dona…

Light of hope and symbol of God’s love for humanity

A wooden statue of the Infant Jesus is now present in the Church of Mary, Mother...

28 March, 2026

New issues from the Postal and Phil…

Pope Leo XIV visits the Principality of Monaco

The Postal and Philately Service of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate of the...

27 March, 2026

Press Release of the Governorate of…

Thousands of multicolored flowers and plants from Italy and the Netherlands will adorn St. Peter’s Square and the Basilica for the celebrations of Holy Week...

27 March, 2026

Cardinal Vérgez Alzaga celebrates M…

Fostering trust in Christ Jesus

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, President Emeritus of the Governorate of the Vatican City State, celebrated Mass on the Fifth Sunday of...

26 March, 2026

Praying the Way of the Cross in the…

Listening to the Voice of the Lord

Together through the Vatican Gardens to relive the sorrowful Passion of Christ. As is tradition, this year as well...

24 March, 2026

Special Postal Cancellation of the …

The Apostle of Popular Missions

The Postal and Philatelic Service of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate of the Vatican City State...

24 March, 2026

In Tucson, Arizona, the President o…

Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of the Vatican City State, took part in the Board meeting of the Vatican Observatory Foundation (VOF), held...

22 March, 2026

March 21: Passing of Saint Benedict…

Discovering Peace in Christ

According to Saint Gregory the Great, in Book II of The Dialogues, Saint Benedict died at the abbey of Montecassino after receiving...

21 March, 2026

Memorandum of Understanding between…

Cooperation for the improvement of procurement lifecycles

A Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on the procurement cycle procedures has been signed between the Governorate of Vatican...

20 March, 2026

March 19: Solemnity of Saint Joseph…

A man seemingly fragile and fallible yet courageous and strong in faith

“Dear brothers and sisters, we consecrate the Vatican City State also to Saint Joseph...

19 March, 2026

Tuesday, March 24: Way of the Cross…

On Tuesday, March 24, at 8:15 a.m., the traditional Way of the Cross will take place in the Vatican Gardens for the employees of the...

17 March, 2026

Inaugurated at the Pontifical Villa…

Two masterpieces in comparison

“These are works by the great Cretan master El Greco, an unconventional, irregular and pioneering artist who, from his native Candia—where he...

15 March, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Vans Italy Partners w…

The Vatican City State, implementing the principles of the Encyclical Laudato Si’ and the Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum, continues to develop projects and solutions that...

13 March, 2026

Presentation of New Numismatic Issu…

The Governatorate of the State of Vatican City presents a new series of commemorative numismatic issues that span a time initiating with a tribute to...

12 March, 2026

Stamp Presented to Commemorate 200 …

A journey of friendship founded on dialogue and cooperation

The outline of the Cross, merged with the borders of Brazil. This is the image featured on...

11 March, 2026

A new exhibition begins March 14th …

“El Greco in the Mirror: Two Paintings Compared”

“El Greco in the Mirror: Two Paintings Compared” is the title of the exhibition that will be inaugurated...

10 March, 2026

Planted in the Vatican Gardens, a G…

Symbol of Resilience and Longevity

The Ginkgo Biloba survives in polluted urban environments, tolerates various soil types, and resists diseases and parasites. In many Asian cultures...

6 March, 2026

The President of the Governorate M…

Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of the Vatican City State, on Wednesday morning, March 4, received Doris Schmidauer, wife of the President of...

4 March, 2026

Seminar of the Labor Office of the …

A conscientious approach to the technology that will transform our future

On 2 March 2026, in the San Pius X Hall on Via della Conciliazione in...

4 March, 2026

Pope Leo XIV received a 2026 Explor…

Jim and Lia Farley donated a 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum AWD hybrid car to Pope Leo XIV. The Explorer is produced at Chicago Assembly Plant...

1 March, 2026

Professors from Villanova Universit…

In the final days of February, a follow-up meeting took place between Professors Daniel Joyce and Frank Klassner of Villanova University in Pennsylvania and the...

28 February, 2026

Presentation of the new stamp, fold…

The Cathedral of Kyiv, a symbol of faith amid trials

The 12th anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral of the Greek-Catholic Church in Kyiv, the...

27 February, 2026

Interview with Paolo Violini, Chief…

Splendor conserved for centuries to come

Rediscovering Michelangelo’s fresco in all its expressive power is an extraordinary experience—one that stays with you for a lifetime. Paolo...

26 February, 2026

Extraordinary maintenance of the La…

The contribution of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Musems

With great expectation and excitement, and following the installation of scaffolding in the Sistine...

25 February, 2026

Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the…

Extraordinary maintenance has commenced on Michelangelo’s monumental fresco The Last Judgment painted on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, following the completion of the...

24 February, 2026

New Issues from the Postal and Phil…

The Postal and Philatelic Service of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate of Vatican City State announces a new series of...

18 February, 2026

An Interview with Engineer Antonino…

Updating, innovating, and strengthening infrastructure and networks is an absolute priority for the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate. This commitment is...

17 February, 2026

New Asteroids Named After Jesuits o…

The second bulletin of this year from the Working Group for Small Body Nomenclature of the IAU (International Astronomical Union) announced that additional asteroids have...

16 February, 2026

The President of the Governorate sp…

“Servant leadership in pastoral ministry” was the theme of the symposium attended by Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of the Vatican City State...

14 February, 2026

At the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vat…

A prayer for the sick and those who care for them

“Today, on this day dedicated to the sick, we wish to pray in communion with...

12 February, 2026

In Conversation with Two Postal Wor…

When the Recipient of Mail is the Holy Father

Responsibility, confidentiality, discretion. These are the essential qualities required when delivering correspondence to the Pope and to...

12 February, 2026

February 11, 1858: First Apparition…

On this day dedicated to Mary, we commemorate the 97th Anniversary of the founding of the Vatican City State

It was Thursday, February 11, 1858, when...

11 February, 2026

At the Pontifical Lateran Universit…

From February 23 to May 27, the Pontifical Lateran University will host the course entitled “Law of the Vatican City State,” coordinated by Matteo Carnì...

10 February, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets managers and st…

A valuable service for the Pope’s apostolic mission

“The work you carry out each day certainly represents a discreet and precious service for the Pope’s apostolic...

9 February, 2026

A Conversation with Fr. Richard Ant…

Scientific priorities

Completing the robotization process of the VATT (Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope) on Mount Graham in Arizona. Finishing the 3D scanning and documentation of the...

9 February, 2026