Symbol of Resilience and Longevity

The Ginkgo Biloba survives in polluted urban environments, tolerates various soil types, and resists diseases and parasites. In many Asian cultures, it is a symbol of longevity. The tree offers numerous benefits, including improving urban air quality and creating shaded, cooling areas during the warm seasons. A specimen of this species was planted on March 6 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.

From Raphael to Laureti – The Restoration of the Hall of Constantine A journey through art, history and innovation at the heart of the Renaissance

The Musical Band of the Gendarmerie Corps of the Vatican City State is composed of about 100 musicians - all volunteers and graduates of major Italian conservatories.

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.

Presentation of the Vatican City State

In the splendid setting of St. Peter’s Square, the evocative moments of the lighting of the Christmas tree illuminations and the inauguration of the Nativity scene for Christmas 2025.