From july 6 to 20 Pope Leo XIV to s…

Pope Leo XIV will move to the summer Papal residence in Castel Gandolfo for a period of rest, as announced by the Prefecture of the...

18 June, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Meets Students of the …

For the Building of a More Peaceful and Just World

"The more joy you share, the more joy you create, and in this way, through your...

17 June, 2025

Exhibition Dedicated to Paul VI and…

The Renewal of Sacred Art Between France and Italy (1945–1973)

“Paul VI and Jacques Maritain – The Renewal of Sacred Art Between France and Italy (1945–1973)”...

12 June, 2025

Jubilee of the Holy See: A Special …

A family celebration

“I grew up in a small town where contact with the arts was limited to visiting the local museum, whereas here we have...

11 June, 2025

The Governorate Launches Long-Term …

As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible innovation, starting July, for the first time, the Governorate will offer its employees a medium...

10 June, 2025

Vatican Observatory Summer School 2…

With the arrival of twenty-four young astronomers from twenty-two countries, the new edition of the Vatican Observatory Summer School (VOSS) officially began on June 1...

6 June, 2025

Passage of the last stage of the Gi…

"Cycling is as important a sport as any. So thank you for everything you do - you are truly exemplary! And I hope, as you...

3 June, 2025

The Directorate of Health and Hygie…

In the spirit of continuity

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Luigi Carbone, M.D. as the new Director of the Health and Hygiene department of Vatican City...

2 June, 2025

Monday, June 9, free entrance for e…

A gift to celebrate the Jubilee

On the occasion of the Jubilee of the Holy See, the Directorate of Museums and Cultural Heritage of the Governorate...

31 May, 2025

The Belgian Chapter of the Patrons …

On Wednesday afternoon, May 28, the Belgian Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums began their annual visit with the celebration...

31 May, 2025

Concluding the Marian month, the Ro…

Under Our Lady’s maternal mantle

A few thousand flames illuminated the evening of Saturday, May 31, in the Vatican Gardens. As per tradition at the end...

31 May, 2025

The Directorate of the Pontifical V…

The new website www.villepontificie.va is online today.

As a further step in the field of communication and information, the Pontifical Villas has launched its first ever...

30 May, 2025

The floral emblem of Pope Leo XIV h…

A masterwork of art and craftsmanship

The floral emblem of Pope Leo XIV has been completed in the Vatican Gardens, located on the upward slope from...

28 May, 2025

New philatelic emission from the Va…

The Vatican Postal and Philatelic service announces the following emission of new stamps, scheduled on Tuesday 27 May 2025:

26 May, 2025

Visit of the “Italian and Internati…

The members of the “Italian and International” Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, led by Sabrina Zappia, President and Amy...

26 May, 2025

Archbishop Emilio Nappa presided ov…

The Holy Mass, celebrated on Thursday morning, May 22, in the Vatican City industrial area, was an invitation to hope and to express heartfelt thanks...

23 May, 2025

The President of the Governorate pa…

The President of the Governorate of the Vatican City State, Sr. Raffaella Petrini, participated in the “Presentation of results achieved by the Customs and Monopolies...

22 May, 2025

New website for the Vatican Postal …

The Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems is pleased to announce the launch of the new website for the Postal and Philately Service of the...

20 May, 2025

The President of the Governorate pr…

A microcosm of beauty

The collection of minute mosaics or micromosaics of the Vatican Museums is among the most important in the world. A sign of...

20 May, 2025

The Vatican Post Office celebrates …

On May 16, 2025, the day of the liturgical feast in memory of Saint Luigi Orione, as per tradition, the Postal and Philately Service of...

19 May, 2025

Visits to the Vatican Observatory

Relations between scientists and the Church have not always been easy. So much so that Galileo was condemned in 1633 for defending heliocentrism. It was...

16 May, 2025

Electric vehicle charging stations …

Another step has been achieved in the “Ecological Conversion 2035” program, launched in 2022 aimed at reducing carbon emissions to zero. The Vatican State’s electric...

14 May, 2025

The new Vatican Philately and Numis…

The Governorate of Vatican City State has undertaken an extensive process of review and renewal of the State Mint and of the Philatelic and Numismatic...

13 May, 2025

The Band of the Gendarmerie Corps o…

From Vatican City through the Arco delle Campane and St. Peter’s Square, the musical marching band of the Gendarmerie Corps paraded to Piazza Risorgimento as...

12 May, 2025

Habemus Papam

Robert Francis Prevost 

Qui sibi nomen imposuit

Leone XIV

8 May, 2025

Postal Cancellation Habemus Papam

For the election of the Successor of Peter, the Habemus Papam postal cancellation will be available for postage use.

The Postal and Philately Service of the...

8 May, 2025

Postmark for the Opening of the Con…

The Postal and Philately Service of the department of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate communicates that the postmark or cancelation for the Opening...

7 May, 2025

Press release Postage Stamps Sede V…

The Vatican City State announces that the commemorative stamps of the Sede Vacante MMXXV(2025) for postage use are on sale at the Vatican Post Offices, including...

6 May, 2025

The commitment of the Directorate o…

In preparation for the Conclave: the Sistine Chapel

The entire Church and the entire world are observing what is happening these days in the most famous...

3 May, 2025

Giro d'Italia 2025 will pass t…

As a  tribute to Pope Francis and his message of hope for this Year of the Jubilee, the last stage of the Giro d'Italia 2025...

1 May, 2025

Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo inaugurate…

A sign of loyalty to the Successor of Peter from Vietnamese Catholics  

The presence of a statue of Our Lady of La Vang, near the...

1 May, 2025

St. Peter's Square - Cardinal …

Pope Francis' heavenly embrace for the employees and faithful of Vatican City

"On Divine Mercy Sunday, we remember our beloved Pope Francis with affection. Indeed, such...

28 April, 2025

Testament of the Holy Father Franci…

TESTAMENT OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS

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Miserando atque Eligendo

In the Name of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen.

As...

28 April, 2025

Vatican issues series of postage st…

On Monday 28 April the Vatican City’s Postal and Philately Service of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems, released the series of postage stamps...

28 April, 2025

The issue of the postage stamp comm…

The Postal and Philately Service under the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems, informs that the joint postal issue between the Sovereign Military Order of...

25 April, 2025

In Memory of Pope Francis

The Mark He Left and His Legacy to the Governorate

Pope Francis passed away peacefully this morning, Monday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m.He gave himself completely...

21 April, 2025

Holy Saturday: Waiting Before the S…

Between the Eucharistic celebration of Holy Thursday and that of the Easter night, the Church does not celebrate the Eucharist. It relives the mystery of...

18 April, 2025

GOOD FRIDAY: The Hour of the Passio…

“Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw...

18 April, 2025

Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursda…

"May we never boast of anythingexcept the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ:He is our salvation, life, and resurrection;through Him we have been saved and...

18 April, 2025

Blessing of the Statue of the Virgi…

A statue of Mary Rosa Mystica (Mystic Rose) was blessed in the Vatican on Monday, April 14, by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the...

18 April, 2025