News from the Church in Malta
G20 summit in Cannes, France
Pope Benedict XVI prayed that a summit of the leaders of countries with the world’s largest economies would find ways to overcome the current economic crisis and promote real development. At the end of his weekly general audience Nov. 2, the pope issued a special appeal to the leaders of the G-20 nations scheduled to meet Nov… Read more »
On Monday 31st October 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited the Catechetical Centre at the Dominican Sisters in Rabat as a continuation of his pastoral visit. He later visited the boys’ section of the M.U.S.E.U.M. in Rabat. Finally, the Archbishop met the members of the Catechetical Commission of Rabat parish.
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On Sunday 30th October, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. celebrated Mass at St Mark’s Church Rabat as part of his pastoral visit and afterwards met with the people. Later he met the Agostinian Fathers and had lunch with them.
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Printed Catholic News
A majority of Catholics still prefer to get their news about the Church from weekly print newspapers, according to a report published recently by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), based at Georgetown University.
An estimated 14.8 million U.S. adult Catholics regularly read their diocesan newspapers and magazines in print. The results were drawn from a survey of 1,239 self-declared Catholics… Read more »
In the Vatican, the Holy Father received a group of prelates from the Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome, who have just completed their “ad limina” visit.
Benedict XVI began his address by referring to the visit he had made to Luanda in March 2009 during which, he said, “I had the chance to meet you and celebrate Jesus Christ in the midst of a people who never cease to seek, love and serve Him, generously and joyfully”… Read more »
Thursday November 3 – the first in a series of sharing sessions on the scriptures between young people and the Archbishop. Between the Lines is a special programme spreading over the coming eight months across the six pastoral districts of Malta. Żebbuġ parish is the first to host the evening, in the purposely redesigned Parish Church, at 7:30pm.
Archbishop Paul Cremona will lead the young people through meditation, prayer and contemplation of a selected biblical text… Read more »
1. Introduction
1.1 The main objective of the Peace and Justice Commission is that of fostering awareness of the Social Doctrine of the Church by studying and relating the implications of economic, social and legislative measures to social justice in the interest of the dignity of the human being and the common good.
In this respect, the Commission is presenting its reflections on the social and environmental aspects mentioned in the Government Pre-Budget Document which will be presented to Parliament in November 2012… Read more »
Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for November is: “That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of their brothers and sisters”.
His mission intention is: “That the celebration of World Mission Day may foster in the People of God a passion for evangelisation with the willingness to support the missions with prayer and economic aid for the poorest Churches”… Read more »
A project entitled Zwieg B’Sahhtu was launched by Cana Movement in October 2008, the aim of which is to create greater awareness among the general public on the necessity for strengthening marriage and the family, through the presentation of different topics and aspects of family life.
The fourth cycle of the project is being launched this week and it has been decided that rather than focus upon individual topics, this year, the project will offer a more holistic approach which will present an overall vision of Christian marriage. … Read more »
Pope in audience
An appeal to be consistent and an invitation to practice the commandment of love, having Jesus as a model, which is presented as “servant”. This was the appeal conveyed by Pope Benedict XVI, before leading the recitation of the Angelus from St. Peter’s square. After the Angelus, he prayed for the population of Thailand affected by severe floods, and for all those in Italy, Liguria and Tuscany, who suffered from heavy rains … Read more »
