(31 Jan 09 - RV) A press conference yesterday here at the Vatican announced a series
of events that will mark the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Lateran Pacts
which heralded the birth of Vatican City State. The pacts were signed on 11 February
1929 and exhibit will open on that date this year and run through May. A concert
will also take place at the Vatican to commemorate the pacts. The secretary General
of the governing body of Vatican City State, Cardinal Renato Boccoardo, spoke with
Philippa Hitchen about the anniversary..