In the Service of Music
The Musical Band of the Gendarmerie Corps of the Vatican City State, officially established in October 2007 but heir to a much older tradition, represents one of the most significant musical institutions in the Vatican landscape. A new video has been published on the YouTube channel of the Governorate of the Vatican City State to pay tribute to this institution.
The traditional inauguration of the Nativity Scene and the lighting of the Christmas tree will take place in St. Peter’s Square on Monday, 15 December, at 5:00 p.m. The ceremony will be presided over by Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, in the presence of Archbishop Emilio Nappa and Attorney Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi, Secretaries General of the same Governorate.
Courage, perseverance and vigilance
Saint Barbara, a martyr, is not only the protector of the Fire Brigade but also a model to be emulated for her virtues and her example of faith. This was emphasized by Father Franco Fontana, chaplain of the Directorate of Security Services and Civil Protection and of the Vatican Museums, during the Mass celebrated in the Church of San Pellegrino in the Vatican on Thursday morning, December 4, on the Saint’s feast day.
Jesus is born amid the flora of the Vatican Gardens
Before drones crossed the sky—when only the stars guided travelers along their way—Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The Prince of Peace came into the world in silence, humility and unknown.
Patroness of Slovakia
A new Marian mosaic has been inaugurated and blessed in the Vatican Gardens. It is the work dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, Patroness of Slovakia. The ceremony took place on Friady morning, December 5, in the presence of the President of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini.
The BMW Group has donated a BMW iX60 to the Holy Father.
The donation ceremony was carried out in the presence of His Holiness, by Oliver Zipse, CEO of BMW AG, and Massimiliano Di Silvestre, President and CEO of BMW Italia S.p.A.
The ITU plenary assembly declares the Conference closed
The work of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) has concluded, with more than 160 delegations from ITU Member States taking part and a total attendance of 2,368 participants.
The Musical Band of the Gendarmerie Corps of the Vatican City State is composed of about 100 musicians - all volunteers and graduates of major Italian conservatories.
The Musical Band of the Gendarmerie Corps will perform in concert on Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., in the Roman Basilica of San Vitale at the Quirinale, as part of the musical series Sacrae Militiae Sonus.
The Band—conducted by Maestro Stefano Iannilli and coordinated by Deputy Commissioner of the Gendarmerie Mauro Colaiacomo, will be accompanied by the Giovani Don Bosco choir, directed by Veronica Piscitelli.
A new video entirely dedicated to the monumental restoration of the Room of Constantine one of the great four Vatican Rooms frescoed by Raphael and his school, recognized as an absolute masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance—has been published on the official YouTube channel of the Governatorate.
