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160th Anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

A Reflection on Progress

At the center of the second day of the AI for Good Summit, and coinciding with the third day of the WSIS+20 High-Level Event, the International Telecommunication Union celebrated a historic milestone with a gala dinner marking its 160th anniversary since its founding.

Concert of the Vatican Gendarmerie Band at the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto

Bringing Together Cultures and Traditions

On the evening of Monday, July 7, in the stunning setting of Piazza del Duomo of Spoleto, in front of a large and enthusiastic audience, the Musical Band of the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps performed a concert dedicated to peace—aimed at “bringing together different cultures and traditions” and “building bridges between distant yet kindred worlds.”

WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 opens in Geneva

The Participation of the Vatican Delegation

Today, at the Palaexpo in Geneva, the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 Conference, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), officially began. The event will run for five days, concluding on Friday, July 11.

Pope Leo XIV at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo

The Dedication of the Pontifical Villas

Welcomed by a joyful crowd, Pope Leo XIV arrived on Sunday afternoon, July 6th, at the estate of Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo, where he will stay until Sunday, July 20th.
Earlier that day, during the Angelus, before departing, the Holy Father had said: “This afternoon I will be going to Castel Gandolfo, where I plan to stay for a brief period of rest. I wish everyone the opportunity to enjoy a time of vacation to refresh both body and spirit.”

Partnership between the Governorate and Exelentia for Sustainable Mobility

The collaboration between Exelentia and the Governorate of the Vatican City State continues with the supply of compact electric vehicles for use by the Corps of the Gendarmerie and the Fire Brigade. These vehicles are intended for internal staff mobility, utility activities, and patrol and surveillance services.

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