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Vatican Euro Coin Set Unveiles New Color and Design

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.

Newly Restored Reliquary Bust and Veil of Saint Agatha is presented in Catania, Sicily

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 faithful gathered in the Cathedral Basilica of Catania on the evening of Monday, 20 July, to admire the results of the restoration presented by the specialist team of the Directorate of Museums and Cultural Heritage of the Governorate of Vatican City State, led by Barbara Pinto Folicaldi.

Agreement Signed Between the Governorate, RBHold and Fondazione Futuro Salute ETS

Healthcare Assistance for Consecrated Religious and Missionaries

An initiative of significant ethical and social value, aimed at studying, developing and implementing a financially sustainable solution for the healthcare and assistance of consecrated religious, missionaries and other related categories of persons who are not enrolled, or are not eligible for enrolment, in the Vatican Healthcare Assistance Fund.

WSIS Forum and AI for Good Global Summit 2026 Conclude in Geneva

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).