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“A restoration that has revealed many technical, stylistic, and methodological insights from one of the great Renaissance projects. A restoration that must be called ‘exemplary,’ as it reflects the ongoing work of the vast machine that is the Vatican Museums in the fields of research, conservation, and restoration.
On the occasion of the world renowned Festival dei Due Mondi, the Musical Band of the Gendarmerie Corps of the Vatican City State — conducted by Maestro Stefano Iannilli and coordinated by Deputy Commissioner Mauro Colaiacomo — will perform in concert on the evening of Monday, July 7, in Piazza del Duomo in Spoleto, Italy. The event is dedicated to peace, aiming to unite diverse cultures and traditions and to build bridges between distant yet kindred worlds.
The portrait of the President Emeritus of the Governorate of Vatican City State, Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, was installed in the presidential corridor of the Governorate Palace on Tuesday morning, June 24.
Storing up treasures in heaven — that is, by giving — in such a way as to reflect light and not the darkness that saddens.
This was the message of Archbishop Emilio Nappa, Secretary General, as he presided over the Eucharistic concelebration on the morning of Friday, June 20, at the Pontifical Parish of Saint Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo.
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was, “in the history of the Church, one of the composers who most contributed to the promotion of sacred music,” for “the glory of God and the sanctification and edification of the faithful,” as written by Saint Pius X in the Motu Proprio Inter plurimas pastoralis officii sollicitudines, dated November 22, 1903, in the context of the momentous yet hopeful era of the Counter-Reformation.
On June 20, 2025 fun, excitement and joy were the feelings expressed by dozens of children on the opening day of Estate Ragazzi in the Vatican.
Many crowded into Paul VI Hall on Monday morning, June 16, to take part in this year’s edition of the Vatican summer day camp for children. For some, it was the very first time, for others it was returning to share with old friends. For everyone, it was a mix of excitement and curiosity.
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