The new Fundamental Law of the Vatican City State responds to the need, as stated in its Preamble, to take account of new requirements of governance and of a number of significant legislative developments that have taken place in recent years.

The new Vatican collector coin set, the first issued during the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, draws direct inspiration from the Pope’s coat of arms, reproduced on the cover with a chalk-effect finish and embossed on an ivory background. Deep blue color highlights the inscriptions and key graphic elements, echoing the colors of the two heraldic fields of the papal coat of arms. This same color palette will become prominent in the new packaging design that will accompany future numismatic issues. This is not merely an aesthetic choice, but a genuine tribute to – and direct reference to – the new pontificate.

Renewed Beauty and Original Color

A renewed Saint Agatha, restored by Vatican experts to its full splendor thanks to the meticulous conservation work on the reliquary that once covered her tomb.

The “Concert in Honor of the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV” was held on the evening of Saturday, 18 July, in the Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, in the presence of the Pope. The event was offered by the Suburbicarian Diocese of Albano as “a gift to the Holy Father, to express our closeness and affection for him through a moment of authentic beauty.”

The Vatican Pharmacy has launched its new website, www.farmaciavaticana.va, completely redesigned through a comprehensive restyling and update aimed at providing a faster, more intuitive, and a more accessible browsing experience.

The Need for Dialogue in a Rapidly Changing World

At a pivotal moment in history, Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Holy See’s presence and its openness to dialogue. This was the message conveyed in the address, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, to the participants of the AI for Good Global Summit. The text was read by Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations Office and Specialized Institutions in Geneva, Permanent Observer to the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Representative of the Holy See to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

As of today, three new numismatic issues are available on the e-shop of the Philatelic and Numismatic Sales Office of the Governorate of the Vatican City State (CFN): the €20 proof copper coin The Good Shepherd and the €5 and €10 silver coins, part of the The Twelve Apostles series, dedicated respectively to Saint Matthew Evangelist and Saint Thomas.

L’utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle n’est jamais une question purement technique
Moment phare du WSIS Forum 2026, organisé par l’Union internationale des télécommunications (UIT), la Table ronde ministérielle – qui constitue le volet de haut niveau (High Level Track) du Forum – réunit des ministres, des autorités de régulation, des dirigeants d’entreprise, des représentants de la société civile, des maires, des ambassadeurs, ainsi que des responsables des agences des Nations Unies. Elle s’est tenue le jeudi matin 9 juillet, au Palexpo de Genève.

Safeguarding the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Against the backdrop of the Center Stage at Palexpo, a high-level conversation was held in Geneva on the afternoon of Wednesday, 8 July, dedicated to Magnifica Humanitas, the first Encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, which focuses on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.