Pope Francis with Spain's PM

In the Vatican Apostolic Palace, His Holiness Francis received His Excellency Mr. Mariano Rajoy Brey, prime minister of Spain. Prime Minister Rajoy then met with the Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.

“In a cordial atmosphere, the talks allowed an exchange of views on the difficult economic-financial situation in the world that Spain, like other European countries is facing… Read more »

Boston's tragedy

Pope Francis, through Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., has sent a telegram to Cardinal Sean O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap, archbishop of Boston, Massachusetts, USA in response to the attack that took place in that city during its annual marathon causing three deaths and leaving over 100 wounded.

“Deeply grieved by news of the loss of life and grave injuries caused by the act of violence perpetrated in Boston, His Holiness Pope Francis wishes me to assure you of his sympathy and closeness in prayer… Read more »

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

This morning, on the occasion of the birthday of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, the Holy Father Francis began the celebration of Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, inviting all those present to pray with these words: “Today is Benedict XVI’s birthday. We offer the Mass for him, so that the Lord be with him, comfort him, and give him much consolation.”

During the morning, Pope Francis then made friendly a phone call to Benedict XVI to wish him a happy birthday as well as to extend his greetings and best wishes to his brother, Msgr… Read more »

We’ve been looking forward to this short series since the start of the Year of Faith. Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. welcomes young people to two unforgettable evenings, in the beautiful surroundings of Mdina.

Archbishop will deliver a short and frank message on Faith and its meaning in contemporary life. Participants have the opportunity to engage with the Archbishop and react directly to his observations… Read more »

A seminar is being organized to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the promulgation of Pacem in Terris. The seminar, organized by Converse at Palazzo de Piro, Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation and the Justice and Peace Commission, will be held under the patronage of Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P., at Palazzo de Piro, Mdina, on the 18th April 2013 between 6.30 pm and 8 pm.   … Read more »

Pope Francis

Friday morning, the Holy Father received the members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission with their president, Archbishop Gerhard Ludwig Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at the conclusion of their annual plenary assembly, which had the theme of “Inspiration and Truth in the Bible”.

In his address to them, the Pope emphasized that this theme “affects not only the individual believer but the whole Church, for the Church’s life and mission are founded on the Word of God, which is the soul of theology as well as the inspiration of all of Christian existence.”

“Sacred Scripture,” he reaffirmed,“ is the written testimony of the divine Word, the canonical memory that attests to the event of Revelation… Read more »

On Thursday 11th April 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P., Auxiliary Bishop Mgr Charles J. Scicluna and Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca welcomed the new Apostolic Nuncio for Malta, Mgr Aldo Cavalli, at the Malta International Airport of Malta.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »

Illum, 11 ta’ April 2013, jaħbat il-50 anniversarju mill-Enċiklika tal-Papa Ġwanni XXIII Pacem in Terris. Dan l-anniversarju jfakkarna fis-sehem essenzjali tad-drittijiet tal-bniedem sabiex jieqaf kull forma ta’ konflitt vjolenti.

Il-valuri prinċipali li din l-enċiklika ssemmi – id- djalogu, ir-rispett għad-dinjità tal-bniedem, il-promozzjoni tad-drittijiet tal-persuni u d-dmirijiet li jġibu magħhom – jistidnuna nirriflettu biex nifhmu l-kawżi u l-konsegwenzi tal-vjolenza. Dawn il-valuri jagħtu tama ġdida lil dawk kollha li qed ibatu minħabba l-vjolenza… Read more »