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The Shrine of Arenzano (Genoa) Donates a Wooden Statue of the Infant Jesus to Vatican City State

Light of hope and symbol of God’s love for humanity

A wooden statue of the Infant Jesus is now present in the Church of Mary, Mother of the Family, in the Governorate building. It was donated by the community of the Discalced Carmelites of the Shrine of Arenzano (Genoa). The enthronement ceremony took place on Thursday afternoon, March 26, in the presence of Cardinal Domenico Calcagno, President Emeritus of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See, who also presided over the Holy Mass.

New issues from the Postal and Philately Service

Pope Leo XIV visits the Principality of Monaco

The Postal and Philately Service of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate of the Vatican City State has produced a special postmark on the occasion of the apostolic journey of Pope Leo XIV to the Principality of Monaco, along with a special cancellation, a commemorative envelope, and a limited-edition folder for Easter, as well as ordinary postmarks dedicated to the Easter period.

Press Release of the Governorate of the Vatican City State Holy Week 2026

Thousands of multicolored flowers and plants from Italy and the Netherlands will adorn St. Peter’s Square and the Basilica for the celebrations of Holy Week. Their arrangement and artistic creations will be carried out by the staff of the Gardens and Environment Service of the Directorate of Infrastructure and Services of the Governorate of the Vatican City State, in collaboration with the entities who have donated the plants and flowers.

Praying the Way of the Cross in the Vatican Gardens

Listening to the Voice of the Lord

Together through the Vatican Gardens to relive the sorrowful Passion of Christ. As is tradition, this year as well, the Governorate of the Vatican City State promoted the pious exercise of praying the Way of the Cross for its employees.

Special Postal Cancellation of the Vatican Postal and Philatelic Service

The Apostle of Popular Missions

The Postal and Philatelic Service of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate of the Vatican City State has issued a special postal cancellation on the 225th  anniversary of the dies natalis of Blessed Diego José de Cádiz, on Tuesday, March 24.