Azerbaijan donated a Pomegranate Tr…

A Sign of Friendship 

As a symbolic gesture of friendship between the Vatican City State and the Republic of Azerbaijan, a pomegranate tree was planted in...

20 October, 2025

Exhibition of Historic Armor of the…

Military history in defense of the Papacy  

For the Jubilee Year 2025, the Directorate of Museums and Cultural Heritage, in collaboration with the Directorate of...

17 October, 2025

“Wonder bound”: the universe reveal…

 The Vatican Observatory Partners with Johns Hopkins University and the Space Telescope Science Institute on Its Inaugural Gallery Exhibition, WONDER BOUND.

16 October, 2025

New Appointments and Confirmation o…

As announced by the Holy See Press Office Bulletin, on Wednesday, October 15, Pope Leo XIV appointed as Members of the Pontifical Commission for the...

16 October, 2025

The Evolution of the Annona Vatican…

In the beginning, it was called “Annona e Grascia”, and it functioned as a tribunal within the papal administration, responsible for overseeing matters related to...

16 October, 2025

Interview with Nicola Francescucci…

Focus on Recycling and Energy Consumption

The internal Vatican store reopens under the Tigre-Annona brand, bringing many new features. Chief among them are extended opening hours...

16 October, 2025

Opening of the “Tigre-Annona” Super…

Renewed, modern, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly

With a total area of 1,321 square meters—875 of which are dedicated to sales—the new store features six...

15 October, 2025

In Tirana (Albania), the Vatican Po…

The Postal and Philately Service (a member of PostEurop since 2012) of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate took part in...

14 October, 2025

Philatelic Issue for the 75th Anniv…

In 2025, the 75th anniversary of the solemn proclamation of the Dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated. To honor...

13 October, 2025

Directorate of Telecommunications a…

The Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate of the Vatican City State continues its collaboration with Villanova University by hosting, in 2025...

13 October, 2025

Opening of the “Tigre-Annona” super…

We are delighted to finally announce the opening of the “Tigre-Annona” supermarket located within Vatican City.

Following major renovation works on the historic supermarket inside the...

8 October, 2025

Monsignor Hogan, Coordinator of the…

A Mission in Service of Art and Faith

More than a simple contribution, the mission of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums is...

7 October, 2025

Interview with Engineer Salvatore F…

Fifty building sites underway

There is no doubt that the prestigious palaces, structures and buildings of the Vatican require constant conservation work and, at times, more...

6 October, 2025

The President of the Governorate at…

Economics at the Service of the Person

An economic dimension “essentially understood as being at the service of the person, and thus directed at meeting his...

6 October, 2025

At the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vat…

A service for the good of the Church

A service carried out above all “behind the scenes,” and a task that “builds security, order, respect,” considering...

6 October, 2025

Press release of the governorate of…

For Christmas 2025 the Nativity scene for St. Peter’s Square, the one for the Paul VI Hall, and the monumental evergreen tree will come from...

3 October, 2025

Philatelic Issue for the Beginning …

Two commemorative covers with special cancellation and a limited-edition folder available

On the occasion of the beginning of the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, the Postal...

2 October, 2025

New Electric Vehicles for a More Su…

The Governorate of Vatican City State has recently introduced a new fleet of electric vehicles, continuing its path toward eco-friendly mobility within Vatican territory and...

2 October, 2025

Deum Creatorem Venite Adoremus – Ni…

September 29, 2025, marks the 90th anniversary of the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Vatican Observatory at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo...

29 September, 2025

Sr. Raffaella Petrini attended the …

In the spirit of friendship

Katia Passerini is the 27th President of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. At her inauguration and the beginning of her mandate—held...

29 September, 2025

The President of the Governorate an…

Responding to times of transition while planning for the future

The annual International Meeting of Chapter Leaders of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican...

26 September, 2025

In conversation with Giandomenico S…

The restoration of the sculptural displays in the Atrium of the Quattro Cancelli [Four Gates]

Twelve statues and two sarcophagi: these are the sculptural artefacts housed...

25 September, 2025

In the Vatican Gardens, Cardinal Vé…

A sign of Spain’s presence in the heart of the Holy See

The Virgin most beloved by the Spanish people, she who most influenced the evangelization...

25 September, 2025

Interview with Bro. Guy Consolmagno…

In astronomy, beauty and joy meet: the signs of the presence of God. Knowing what beauty and joy mean allows you to recognize them even...

23 September, 2025

The UPU Congress in Dubai: Decision…

The 28th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress concluded on September 19 with the Vatican Delegation in attendance. The delegation was led by Antonino Intersimone, Director...

19 September, 2025

Address by the President of the Gov…

Placing the Human Person at the Center: Towards an Economy of Care and Dignity

In recent decades, two epochal events—the  global financial crisis in 2008 and...

15 September, 2025

The 190th Anniversary of Diplomatic…

Sixty Roses Planted in the Vatican Gardens

Sixty rose bushes were planted in the Rose Garden of the Vatican Gardens to commemorate the 190th anniversary of...

12 September, 2025

Conference on “AI & Faith Dialo…

Ethics, Responsibility and Dignity at the Heart of the Digital Future

The “Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence” issued by the Governorate are built on solid pillars, which...

11 September, 2025

The President of the Governorate me…

Ilse Aigner, President of the Bavarian Landtag (the parliament of the Free State of Bavaria), accompanied by an official delegation, was received on the morning...

11 September, 2025

The 28th Universal Postal Congress …

Participation of the Vatican Delegation

The 28th Universal Postal Congress, the supreme decision-making body of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)—a United Nations agency that coordinates and...

10 September, 2025

Inaugurated in the Vatican Gardens …

In memory of Blessed Cardinal Pironio

The close bond between the See of Peter and Argentina was renewed with the placement in the Vatican Gardens of...

9 September, 2025

Pope Leo XIV at the “Governorate Fa…

Witness and Presence

A word of thanks to all present for their faithful participation and for all they do—sometimes with great sacrifice—to live united as a...

8 September, 2025

Participation of the Directorate of…

A dialogue between ethics, fait and technological innovation

How can we make Artificial Intelligence worthy of its cost? This is the guiding question of “AI &...

5 September, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates the Borgo …

On Friday, September 5, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated the Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo. Present at the inauguration were Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of...

5 September, 2025

A Delegation of the Vatican City St…

From September 8 to 19, 2025, the 28th Universal Postal Congress—the supreme decision-making body of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which meets every four years—will...

4 September, 2025

Peace Shines Through Gold: The Vati…

The Vatican Mint proudly celebrates an important international recognition: the 50-euro gold coin “War and Peace,” minted in 2024, has won the Best Gold Coin...

3 September, 2025

Interview with Chiara Principe, Coi…

Inspiration, study, technique and experience

For the first time in the history of the Vatican City State’s numismatic issues, the artistic and creative process behind a...

2 September, 2025

Interview with Father Felice Bruno…

New Issues Between Faith and Art

Anniversaries, major historical events, and liturgical celebrations—many occasions find their place in the stamp issue calendar of the Postal and...

2 September, 2025

New Philatelic Issues of the Vatica…

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

1 September, 2025

Vatican City’s 50-Euro Gold Coin Wi…

For the first time, Vatican City has won the Best Gold Coin award in the prestigious international Coin of the Year (COTY) competition. The winning...

28 August, 2025