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Charging stations for electric vehicles and plug-in electric vehicles to be installed in the Vatican Car Park by the start of the Jubilee

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 Vatican car park (Petriano). Ten charging stations with 20 ports will be available for “fast” charging, while an additional charging station with two ports for “ultra-fast” charging, will be installed beside the entrance to the Paul VI Hall. The installation of the charging stations is expected to be completed within three months, and be operational by the beginning of the Jubilee year.

A concert by the Musical Band of the Gendarmerie Corps at Castel Gandolfo

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 Castel Gandolfo, covered a vast repertoire, including the Italian and Pontifical national anthems, the music of Ennio Morricone, George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, John Williams and a special tribute to Domenico Modugno, retracing the melodic compositions of various ages and styles. “Ensemble for brass and percussion” was directed by Maestro Stefano Iannilli and coordinated by the Deputy Commissioner of the Gendarmerie Corps, Mauro Colaiacomo. Also participating, was soprano, Anna Kazlova, who performed as a soloist.

Police celebrate their Patron Saint, Saint Michael Archangel, in the Church of Maria, Madre della Famiglia at the Vatican

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 the People of God and victor of the fight between good and evil, the Patron Saint and protector of the Police. On the occasion of the liturgical feast of the Archangel, who is also the Patron Saint of the Gendarmerie Corps, on Sunday morning, 29 September, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, celebrated Holy Mass in the Vatican’s Church of Maria, Madre della Famiglia (Mary, Mother of the Family). Fr Luigi Trapelli, national coordinator of chaplains of the State Police and five chaplains concelebrated with him.

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

“Unveiling” of the restored painting, “Malaria”, at Castel Gandolfo on 27 September

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 old when she painted Malaria (1887), a large painting on canvas, measuring 140.5 x 221.5 centimetres. The impressive painting, which had been held in storage at the Vatican Museums, underwent restoration works thanks to the precious contribution of the Canadian Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums.

The General Secretary and a Delegation of the Governorate participate in a meeting with the Leaders of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums

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 Petrini, General Secretary of the Governorate of Vatican City State, said in her greeting to the annual meeting of the Chapters of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums held at the Taylor Education Center in New Orleans on Sunday afternoon, 22 September, the second to last day of her visit to the United States of America.

Press Communiqué of the Governorate of Vatican City State – Christmas 2024, Vatican City, 24 September 2024

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 lagoon rich with history and tradition located in the Province of Gorizia. The Christmas tree, a majestic red fir tree standing more than 29 metres tall, will be donated by Ledro in the Province of Trento, and raised beside the Nativity Scene.