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New Stamp and Special Postmark by the Postal and Philatelic Service for the Centenary of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology (Piac)

In 2025 the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology marks its first one hundred years of activity, and the Postal and Philatelic Service of the Governorate of Vatican City State—together with Luxembourg, with which it is issuing a joint release—celebrates this anniversary with a postage stamp dedicated to a century of scientific activity and the safeguarding of Christian-era archaeological heritage.

In New York, the President of the Governorate at the Investiture of the New Knights of the Order of Malta

Pilgrims of hope  in a divided world

In their commitment to defending the faith and serving the poor, the Knights of the Order of Malta become “pilgrims of hope” in a complex and divided world. This was emphasized by Sr. Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, during the Mass for the investiture of new members of the American Association of the Order of Malta, led by its President, Kenneth Craig. The celebration was presided over by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday afternoon, November 14. Among those present at the rite were several members of the Sovereign Council.

Seminar on the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons

On Thursday 20 November, the Seminar on the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons in the Vatican begins in the church of Mary, Mother of the Family at the Governorate, with a Holy Mass celebrated by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, President of the Fabbrica di San Pietro.

Work Begins on the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25)

 Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future

is the motto of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25), which takes place from November 17 to 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the ultra-modern Baku Convention Center, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations agency for telecommunications of which the Vatican City State is a member .

Presentation of the postage stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Indonesia

In the spirit of collaboration and friendship

With this issue, the Postal and Philately Service of the Governorate of Vatican City State “intends to pay tribute to an anniversary of great significance in the history of the Holy See’s international relations and in the life of the Catholic community in Indonesia itself.” This was emphasized by Archbishop Emilio Nappa, Secretary General of the Governorate, during the presentation of the postage stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Indonesia. The ceremony took place in the conference room of the Vatican Museums on Friday afternoon, 14 November.