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In conversation with Antonino Intersimone, director of the Directorate for Telecommunications and Information Systems at the Government

A reality in constant updating

There is no shortage of challenges to face for a reality as vast as that of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State. In particular, in a world in rapid updating, especially in the technological and scientific field, the acquisition of the latest innovations is an absolute necessity. On the other hand, the Directorate has competences ranging from Post and Philatelic, to Networks and telephones, but also to computer systems and all security against possible attacks of cyberpirates. The director, Antonino Intersimone, talks about this in this interview and says he is ready to face the challenges with competence, agility and a clear strategic vision.

An interview with Monsignor Terence Hogan, Coordinator of the Office for Relations with Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums

Promoting the cultural, spiritual and historical heritage

A useful instrument of connection between the Vatican Museums and the Patrons of the Arts for a closer and more fruitful cooperation. The Mission of the Office for Relations with Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museum (Urpavm) guarantees its professionalism and competence at the service of art and faith. The following is an interview with Msgr. Terence Hogan, Coordinator of the Office for Relations with Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums.

First electric shuttle delivered to the Governorate

As part of its development programme for sustainable mobility, launched in November of last year and called “Ecological Conversion 2030, the Governorate of Vatican City State is continuing to gradually replace the State’s vehicles with electrical vehicles, in an effort to achieve zero impact by 2030.

Cooperation between the Governorate and Bocconi University

Training at the centre

The Bocconi Government and University of Milan: a valuable collaboration that is expressed in a double exchange. First, the training for the employees of the Governorate itself and the possibility for students of the university to have a direct experience within the organization of the Vatican Museums. Maria Anna Circelli, the Governor’s delegate for special tasks, who also deals with staff training, talks about this in this interview.

Estate Ragazzi summer camp is in full swing

Facing challenges with courage

With Don Quixote, to learn not to fear life’s difficulties, or feel alone because there is a friend at hand who can help. This year’s edition of Estate Ragazzi in the Vatican is teaching new generations to face challenges with courage. As the summer camp continues, Fr Franco Fontana, Director of the Salesian community in the Vatican and Chaplain of the Directorate of Security and Civil Protection Services and of the Vatican Museums, explains some details and announces the opening of a sporting centre for employees of the Governorate, where they will be able to engage in sports and socialize throughout the year.