# vatican city (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vatican city. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Day at the Vatican Post: the Outbound Gateway to the World](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4443-a-day-at-the-vatican-post-the-outbound-gateway-to-the-world.html) _2026-08-20 · Emanuela Giorgi · Newsfeed - English_ Interview with Stefano Rossi and Ermanno Croci, operators of the Outbound Mail Department of the Governorate’s Postal and Philatelic Service Just steps away from Bernini’s Colonnade in St. Peter’s square is a place where, every day, thousands of fragments of people’s lives—postcards, letters, parcels and registered mail—begin their journey to every corner of the globe. This is no ordinary post… ## [At Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4438-at-castel-gandolfo-pope-leo-xiv-celebrated-holy-mass-for-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary.html) _2026-08-18 · Emanuela Giorgi · Newsfeed - English_ True beauty in the signs of love “The glorification of Mary in body and soul teaches us that our true beauty does not consist in concealing the signs of passing time, but in showing, impressed even upon our flesh, the signs of the love that never ends (cf. 1 Cor 13:8).” With these words, Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful during the Eucharistic concelebration at the Pontifical Parish of Saint… ## [Bishop Vincenzo Viva presides over the Solemnity of Saint Clare of Assisi at the Poor Clare Monastery in Albano](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4431-bishop-vincenzo-viva-presides-over-the-solemnity-of-saint-clare-of-assisi-at-the-poor-clare-monastery-albano.html) _2026-08-14 · Emanuela Giorgi · Newsfeed - English_ Poverty lived with joy “The acceptance of frailty as an instrument for personal sanctification and as a means through which God can act had, for Clare, a very precise name: poverty lived with joy .” With these words, Bishop Vincenzo Viva of Albano presided over the concelebrated Eucharist on the feast day of Saint Clare of Assisi on Tuesday afternoon, 11 August, at the Poor Clares’ Monastery of… ## [The Mater Ecclesiae Monastery Garden Becomes 100% Organic](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4429-the-mater-ecclesiae-monastery-garden-becomes-100-organic.html) _2026-08-13 · Emanuela Giorgi · Newsfeed - English_ The history and practices of sustainable cultivation in the Vatican Gardens In the Vatican Gardens, next to the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, lies a small vegetable garden whose history stretches back to the Middle Ages. It was Pope Nicholas III Orsini who, when he transferred the papal residence from the Lateran to the Vatican between 1277 and 1280, also commissioned an orchard and a proper… ## [Explanatory note regarding the Fundamental Law](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4422-explanatory-note-regarding-the-fundamental-law.html) _2026-07-31 · Emanuela Giorgi · Newsfeed - English_ The new Fundamental Law of the Vatican City State responds to the need, as stated in its Preamble, to take account of new requirements of governance and of a number of significant legislative developments that have taken place in recent years. Promulgated by Pope Leo XIV at the beginning of his Pontificate, the Law confirms and incorporates those developments, which concern the legislative,… ## [Embassy of the United States of America to the Holy See: Deputy Chief of Mission Meets the President of the Governorate](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4421-embassy-of-the-united-states-of-america-to-the-holy-see-deputy-chief-of-mission-meets-the-president-of-the-governorate.html) _2026-07-30 · Emanuela Giorgi · Newsfeed - English_ Ms. Rebecca Danis Webb, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the United States of America to the Holy See met with the President of the Governorate to discuss joint projects involving the Vatican Directorates of Telecommunications and Information Systems, Infrastructure and Services, and Vatican Museums and Cultural Heritage. ## [Newly Restored Reliquary Bust and Veil of Saint Agatha is presented in Catania, Sicily](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4402-newly-restored-reliquary-bust-and-veil-of-saint-agatha-is-presented-in-catania-sicily.html) _2026-07-21 · Maurizio Rossi · Newsfeed - English_ Renewed Beauty and Original Color A renewed Saint Agatha, restored by Vatican experts to its full splendor thanks to the meticulous conservation work on the reliquary that once covered her tomb. The faithful gathered in the Cathedral Basilica of Catania on the evening of Monday, 20 July, to admire the results of the restoration presented by the specialist team of the Directorate of Museums and… ## [The President of the Governorate Meets with the Ambassador of Poland to the Holy See](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4396-the-president-of-the-governorate-meets-with-the-ambassador-of-poland-to-the-holy-see.html) _2026-07-18 · Maurizio Rossi · Newsfeed - English_ The President of the Governorate met with H.E. Mr Adam Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Ambassador of Poland to the Holy See, to discuss joint projects involving the Directorates of Telecommunications and Information Systems, Infrastructure and Services, and Museums and Cultural Heritage. ## [The Vatican Pharmacy Launches Its New Website: A Restyling Focused on Simplicity and Innovation](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4397-the-vatican-pharmacy-launches-its-new-website-a-restyling-focused-on-simplicity-and-innovation.html) _2026-07-17 · Emanuela Giorgi · Newsfeed - English_ The Vatican Pharmacy has launched its new website, www.farmaciavaticana.va , completely redesigned through a comprehensive restyling and update aimed at providing a faster, more intuitive, and a more accessible browsing experience. The new website features a modern, revitalized design, a clearer structure and updated content, enabling visitors to quickly find information on services, opening… ## [Agreement Signed Between the Governorate, RBHold and Fondazione Futuro Salute ETS](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4389-agreement-signed-between-the-governorate-rbhold-and-fondazione-futuro-salute-ets.html) _2026-07-13 · Maurizio Rossi · Newsfeed - English_ Healthcare Assistance for Consecrated Religious and Missionaries An initiative of significant ethical and social value, aimed at studying, developing and implementing a financially sustainable solution for the healthcare and assistance of consecrated religious, missionaries and other related categories of persons who are not enrolled, or are not eligible for enrolment, in the Vatican Healthcare… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QG1whk5XxY8j) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [WSIS Forum and AI for Good Global Summit 2026 Conclude in Geneva](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4386-wsis-forum-and-ai-for-good-global-summit-2026-conclude-in-geneva.html) _2026-07-13 · Maurizio Rossi · Newsfeed - English_ The Need for Dialogue in a Rapidly Changing World At a pivotal moment in history, Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Holy See’s presence and its openness to dialogue. This was the message conveyed in the address, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, to the participants of the AI for Good Global Summit. The text was read by Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, Permanent Observer of the Holy See… ## [Interview with the Head of the Gardens and Environment Service of the Governorate](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4338-interview-with-the-head-of-the-gardens-and-environment-service-of-the-governorate.html) _2026-06-27 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ The Fisherman's Basket in Memory of Saint Peter A team of professional gardeners combines its expertise each year to create a tribute to the Prince of the Apostles: the renowned Fisherman's Basket (Nassa del Pescatore). This metal structure reproduces an ancient woven fishing trap consisting of a funnel and a net that catches fish attracted by bait placed inside. It recalls the fish traps that… ## [Interview with Father Richard D’Souza, Director of the Vatican Observatory](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4156-interview-with-father-anthony-d-souza-director-of-the-vatican-observatory.html) _2026-05-06 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ A New Asteroid Named After Leo XIII The naming of a new asteroid after Pope Leo XIII is intended to draw public attention to the Pope’s role in the re-establishment of the Vatican Observatory and to his broader interest in the sciences. The event also provides an opportunity to rediscover the process through which newly discovered celestial bodies are assigned names. Father Richard D’Souza,… ## [Interview with Engineer Salvatore Farina, Director of Infrastructure and Services, on planning for 2026](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/4004-interview-with-engineer-salvatore-farina-director-of-infrastructure-and-services-on-planning-for-2026.html) _2026-04-08 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ During 2026, renovation, modernization, and upgrading works will be completed at the barracks of the Corps of Gendarmerie of the Vatican City State and those of the Vatican Fire Brigade. New security systems will also be installed in the Vatican Museums, along with new air-conditioning systems for the Upper Galleries and the Vatican Pinacoteca. In addition, a new low-consumption lighting system… ## [Interview with Paolo Violini, Chief Restorer of the Paintings and Wooden Materials Restoration Laboratory of the Vatican Museums](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/3776-interview-with-paolo-violini-chief-restorer-of-the-paintings-and-wooden-materials-restoration-laboratory-of-the-vatican-museums.html) _2026-02-26 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ Splendor conserved for centuries to come Rediscovering Michelangelo’s fresco in all its expressive power is an extraordinary experience—one that stays with you for a lifetime. Paolo Violini, the Vatican’s Chief Restorer of the Paintings and Wooden Materials Restoration Laboratory, recounts his work in the Sistine Chapel on the occasion of the extraordinary maintenance of Michelangelo Buonarroti’s… ## [An Interview with Engineer Antonino Intersimone, Director of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/3726-an-interview-with-engineer-antonino-intersimone-director-of-telecommunications-and-information-systems-of-the-governorate.html) _2026-02-17 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ Updating, innovating, and strengthening infrastructure and networks is an absolute priority for the Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems of the Governorate. This commitment is pursued through significant human and financial resources. The goal is to make the telecommunications and internet network within the State of Vatican City increasingly secure, reliable and efficient, in… ## [In Conversation with Two Postal Workers for the Governorate in Vatican City](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/3696-in-conversation-with-two-postal-workers-for-the-governorate-in-vatican-city.html) _2026-02-12 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ When the Recipient of Mail is the Holy Father Responsibility, confidentiality, discretion. These are the essential qualities required when delivering correspondence to the Pope and to the various Dicasteries of the Roman Curia, as well as to the offices of the Governorate. They are the defining traits of those entrusted each day with delivering mail within Vatican City. In this interview,… ## [A Conversation with Fr. Richard Anthony D’Souza, Director of the Vatican Observatory, on the 2026 Program](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/3649-a-conversation-with-fr-richard-anthony-d-souza-director-of-the-vatican-observatory-on-the-2026-program.html) _2026-02-09 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ Scientific priorities Completing the robotization process of the VATT (Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope) on Mount Graham in Arizona. Finishing the 3D scanning and documentation of the approximately 1,200 meteorites preserved in the laboratory and, in the observatory at Castel Gandolfo, introducing the first GPUs (Graphic Processing Units) to enhance computational capabilities and the… ## [Interview with Director of the Pontifical Villas in Castel Gandolfo on the Programs for 2026](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/3639-interview-with-director-of-the-pontifical-villas-in-castel-gandolfo-on-the-programs-for-2026.html) _2026-02-06 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ First and foremost: service to Pope Leo XIV The primary “vocation” of the Directorate of the Pontifical Villas for 2026 is to ensure a seamless and peaceful stay for Pope Leo during his breaks from the Vatican. This is emphasized by Andrea Tamburelli, Director of the Pontifical Villas in this interview with the Governorate’s website whereby he outlines the activities planned for 2026.… ## [Future Plans for the Vatican Pharmacy: an interview with the Director on the 2026 Program](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/3565-future-plans-for-the-vatican-pharmacy-an-interview-with-the-director-on-the-2026-program.html) _2026-01-17 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ Between Mission and Innovation The integration of cash management with digital payments, the automation of the Vatican Pharmacy’s warehouse, and the full development of credit and remote sales operations to ensure greater accuracy, transparency, and control. These are the projects that the Vatican Pharmacy will implement over the course of 2026. They are discussed in this interview with… ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JAbAcaqAduKI) _2026-01-17 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Interview with Massimo Toschi on the agreement with the Hera Group for integrated waste management](https://vaticanstate.va/en/news/3563-interview-with-massimo-toschi-on-the-agreement-with-the-hera-group-for-integrated-waste-management.html) _2026-01-13 · Emanuela Giorgi · Interviews - English_ For energy recovery Operational activities involving the collection, recovery, transport, treatment, and disposal of municipal and special waste: this is what the agreement signed last December 12 between the Governorate of the Vatican City State and the Hera Group provides for, through its subsidiary Herambiente S.p.A., a company that specializes in waste treatment and recovery. Massimo Toschi,…