Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Governorate of Vatican City State
The Latest
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
