Despite the grief and concern caused by violence in the movement for greater democracy in various Arab countries, the changes taking place are “promising,” says a Vatican spokesman.

Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, said on Octava Dies that the West “should not interfere” in these political changes, but should “offer its help.”

He urged his listeners “not to be afraid” given the changes that are taking place, but to “engage in positive dialogue” with the people of these countries… Read more »

Mijiet ta’ żgħażagħ Maltin qed iħejju biex f’Awwissu li ġej imorru Madrid għall-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ. Intant, il-bandiera Maltija waslet qabilhom.

Nhar is-Sibt li għadda, numru ta’ żgħażagħ Maltin iltaqgħu fil-Barakka ta’ Fuq biex jieħdu ritratti mal-bandiera Maltija, liema bandiera se tintbagħat lill-organizzaturi Spanjoli flimkien ma’ numru ta’ ritratti. Wieħed minnhom se jitpoġġa fuq il-paġna uffiċjali tal-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ fuq il-Facebook.

F’kummenti lil IL-ĠENSillum online, Mariam Degiorgio, li hija responsabbli mill-paġna Maltija tal-JDŻ fuq dan is-sit, fissret li “l-bandiera tagħti identità lil nazzjon… Read more »

The Theology Students Association is organising a series of lectures entitled ‘Strengthening the Family’, on the importance of the family in contemporary society. The aim of these lectures is to help students and the general public realise the importance of adhering to lifestyles and values that will help the Maltese family grow in unity and love. These lectures will offer to opportunity to reflect on the value of the family whilst providing tools to strengthen the family… Read more »