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"The reflections and testimonies of the Pastors of dioceses from every continent, rectors of shrines and leaders of contemplative communities scattered throughout the world—who willingly enriched the Vatican City State Governorate’s magazine dedicated to Christmas —express how hope is lived in everyday life.
Dedicating an issue of this newsletter to the Vatican Observatory is an invitation to discover a reality that is often not well known. The Observatory is a scientific institution linked to the Vatican Governorate that provides scientific expertise, in the service of the Pope. Its origins date back to 1578, when Pope Gregory XIII commissio ned the construction of the astronomical observatory - the Tower of Winds - and invited the renowned Jesuit astro nomers and mathematicians of the Roman College to pre pare the calendar reform, promulgated in 1582, known as the Gregorian calendar.
This newsletter, dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, aims to serve as a space for critical reading and in-depth exploration for those who wish to expand their knowledge in a field that is still unfolding.
The decision to dedicate this newsletter to cybersecurity is to offer a simple guide to help navigate and protect oneself in a complex and multifaceted reality. We firmly believe that - on a personal level - everyone shares a part of the responsibility to maintain its integrity.
Dedicating an edition to the Jubilee is most timely, considering the time of grace that began on 24 December 2024. The 2025 Holy Year, “Pilgrims of Hope”, is a unique opportunity to delve deeper into one’s faith and one’s relationship with God.
Christmas: a universal celebration observed in more than 160 countries in the world, more than 80 percent of the world’s population, considering that there are more than 193 States that are members of the United Nations, in addition to the Holy See which is a Permanent Observer.
This is the first issue of the newsletter of the Governorate, which will be published on a quarterly basis starting from 1 September. The choice of date for the first issue is not accidental, but rather linked to World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
The Season of Creation begins on that day and will continue until 4 October, the liturgical memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi. The theme for the ninth Day is “Hope and Act with Creation” and is drawn from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans 8:19-25.
