As made public by the Holy See Press Office on Friday, 21 November, Pope Leo XIV, by a Motu Proprio signed on 19 November, repealed Article 8, no. 1 of the Fundamental Law of the State of Vatican City and replaced it as set out below, establishing that not only Cardinals, but also “other members,” may hold the office of President of the Pontifical Commission for the State of Vatican City.

The vatican legal system expanded for the protection of minors

In the Conference Hall of the prestigiousVatican Museums, on the occasion of World Children’s Day, Thursday, November 20, the Seminar on the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons was held. The event was organized by the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See (ULSA), in cooperation with the Accompaniment Service of the Governorate of Vatican City State, and was addressed to the staff of the Roman Curia, institutions connected with the Holy See, and the Governorate itself.

The Managerial Approach of Care

A management model inspired by humanism requires “the contribution of leaders capable of building relationships of trust, showing interest in people’s personal stories and circumstances, and willing to accompany their collaborators through the inevitable challenges that every organization faces.” With these words, Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, delivered the Lectio Magistralis for the inauguration of the 43^rd academic year of the University of Tor Vergata in Rome. The ceremony took place on Friday, 21 November, in the Ennio Morricone Auditorium of the School of Humanities and Philosophy.

In 2025 the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology marks its first one hundred years of activity, and the Postal and Philatelic Service of the Governorate of Vatican City State—together with Luxembourg, with which it is issuing a joint release—celebrates this anniversary with a postage stamp dedicated to a century of scientific activity and the safeguarding of Christian-era archaeological heritage.

Pilgrims of hope  in a divided world

In their commitment to defending the faith and serving the poor, the Knights of the Order of Malta become “pilgrims of hope” in a complex and divided world. This was emphasized by Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, during the Mass for the investiture of new members of the American Association of the Order of Malta, led by its President, Kenneth Craig. The celebration was presided over by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday afternoon, November 14. Among those present at the rite were several members of the Sovereign Council.