Governorate of Vatican City State
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Pope Leo XIV to give 500-euro ‘conclave bonus’ to 5,000 Vatican workers
Pope Leo XIV has reinstated the “conclave bonus” given to Vatican employees for their service during the sede vacante period. Read more
Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint... Read more
Vatican cracks down on illegal entry into its territory
The Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free... Read more
Vatican opens first day care for employees’ children
The Vatican’s first day care center is slated to begin operating next spring and will serve up to 30 children... Read more
After Benedict XVI’s death, Vatican monastery to be home to Benedictine nuns
Pope Benedict XVI spent his retirement at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery until his death on Dec. 31, 2022. Read more
Analysis: What does Pope Francis’ new ‘Fundamental Law’ mean for Vatican City State?
In some ways, the new constitution moves the Vatican City State closer to the model of a modern, secular state. Read more
Pope Francis issues new constitution for Vatican City State
The new “Fundamental Law of Vatican City State” will go into effect June 7. Read more
New COVID-19 rules for visitors to Vatican Museums
The museums are a major source of revenue for the Holy See. Read more
How Vatican City State’s government is changing under Pope Francis
The appointment of Sr. Raffaella Petrini is a sign. Read more
Pope Francis names Franciscan sister to No. 2 position in Vatican City State
Sr. Raffaella Petrini is the first woman to be secretary general of the Vatican’s governorate. Read more
Who is going to be No. 2 in the Vatican City State administration?
There are signs that it could be a layman. Read more
Pope Francis names Legionary bishop as president of Vatican City State governorate
He succeeds 78-year-old Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello as head of government of Vatican City. Read more
