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Appointment of members of the Commission on Artificial Intelligence

Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, has appointed the members of the Commission on Artificial Intelligence. The five members include officials from the Legal Office, from the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems, and from the Directorate of Security and Civil Protection Services, in accordance with the Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence that took effect on 1 January 2025, with the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State’s Decree No. DCCII. The appointment is a step forward in the implementation of the prescribed norms.

The latest book by Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican Observatory

Astronomy: an experience of wonder and contemplation

A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science, published in February 2025, is the title of the latest book by Brother Guy Consolmagno. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Brother Consolmagno has a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from MIT, as well as a PhD in planetary sciences from the University of Arizona. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1989, and was appointed Director of the Vatican Observatory by Pope Francis, in 2015. 

Archbishop Emilio Nappa presides over Rosary for Pope Francis, animated by the Governorate

“Tonight too, we are gathered in prayer for the Holy Father and his intentions, in particular for peace and good in the world and for the sanctification of the Church”, said Archbishop Emilio Nappa, Secretary General of the Governorate of Vatican City State, as he presided over the Rosary for Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s Square, on Saturday morning, 15 March.

Estate Ragazzi at the Vatican with Kerek and Pepe, discovering inclusion and friendship

“Tutt’Altro – Quando l’Altro è Tutto” (Something else all together – When the Other is Everything) is the theme of the sixth edition of the summer camp, Estate Ragazzi in the Vatican, which will resume on Monday, 16 June and run until Friday, 1 August. Promoted by the Governorate of Vatican City State, it is open to children of employees of the Governorate and of the Holy See.

Twelfth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election

Ad multos annos

The Governorate of Vatican City State joyfully joins in celebrations for the 12th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. 

Sr. Raffaella Petrini, Archbishop Emilio Nappa, Mr. Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi (lawyer), respectively, President and Secretaries General of the Governorate of Vatican City State, along with the Directors, Office Managers and employees of the Governorate are grateful to the Pontiff for the years he spent at the service of the Church.