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Five Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Pope Leo XIV attended the presentation of the new philatelic issue promoted by the Bartolucci Foundation and produced by the Vatican Post Office.

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was, “in the history of the Church, one of the composers who most contributed to the promotion of sacred music,” for “the glory of God and the sanctification and edification of the faithful,” as written by Saint Pius X in the Motu Proprio Inter plurimas pastoralis officii sollicitudines, dated November 22, 1903, in the context of the momentous yet hopeful era of the Counter-Reformation.

Sixth Edition of Estate Ragazzi in the Vatican

The first steps in friendship and sharing

On June 20, 2025 fun, excitement and joy were the feelings expressed by dozens of children on the opening day of Estate Ragazzi in the Vatican.

Many crowded into Paul VI Hall on Monday morning, June 16, to take part in this year’s edition of the Vatican summer day camp for children. For some, it was the very first time, for others it was returning to share with old friends. For everyone, it was a mix of excitement and curiosity.

Exhibition Dedicated to Paul VI and Jacques Maritain Opens at the Vatican Museums

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)” is the theme of the exhibition inaugurated on Thursday, June 12 at the Vatican Museums. Among those present were Barbara Jatta, Director of the Vatican Museums and H.E. Florence Mangin, Ambassador of France to the Holy See.

Jubilee of the Holy See: A Special Afternoon in a Family Celebration at the Vatican Museums

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 an immense heritage spanning from antiquity to the present day.” This is just one of the many comments made from those who visited the Vatican Museums in celebration of the Jubilee of the Holy See on Monday, June 9.