Lights off in St. Peter’s Square
Turning off the lights of monuments for one hour to save energy and reduce CO₂ emissions. This is the Earth Hour initiative, promoted by the WWF, which has been observed worldwide for 20 years.
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Light of hope and symbol of God’s love for humanity
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.
Pope Leo XIV visits the Principality of Monaco
The Postal and Philately Service of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate of the Vatican City State has produced a special postmark on the occasion of the apostolic journey of Pope Leo XIV to the Principality of Monaco, along with a special cancellation, a commemorative envelope, and a limited-edition folder for Easter, as well as ordinary postmarks dedicated to the Easter period.
Fostering trust in Christ Jesus
Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, President Emeritus of the Governorate of the Vatican City State, celebrated Mass on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, for the personnel of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene on Saturday afternoon, March 21, in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae in the Vatican.
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.
The Apostle of Popular Missions
The Postal and Philatelic Service of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate of the Vatican City State has issued a special postal cancellation on the 225th anniversary of the dies natalis of Blessed Diego José de Cádiz, on Tuesday, March 24.
Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of the Vatican City State, took part in the Board meeting of the Vatican Observatory Foundation (VOF), held on Saturday, March 21, in Tucson, Arizona, United States of America.
Discovering Peace in Christ
According to Saint Gregory the Great, in Book II of The Dialogues, Saint Benedict died at the abbey of Montecassino after receiving Holy Communion, standing, with his arms raised in prayer, held by his disciples as he blessed and encouraged them.
Cooperation for the improvement of procurement lifecycles
A Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on the procurement cycle procedures has been signed between the Governorate of Vatican City and Consip S.p.A.
The agreement was signed on Wednesday morning, March 18, in the Office of the Presidency at the Governorate by Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate, and Marco Reggiani, CEO and General Manager of Consip.
A man seemingly fragile and fallible yet courageous and strong in faith
“Dear brothers and sisters, we consecrate the Vatican City State also to Saint Joseph, the guardian of Jesus, the guardian of the Holy Family. May his presence make us ever stronger and more courageous in making room for God in our lives, so as always to overcome evil with good. To him we ask that he protect us, take care of us, so that the life of Grace may grow more and more each day in each one of us.”
