News from the Church in Malta
The morning after being elected the 267th Pope, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the Cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, reminding them that “we are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ” while warning that where faith is lacking, life loses meaning.
Homily by Pope Leo XIV
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Mt 16:16)… Read more »
Photo: Catriel Farrugia Sghendo
“Peace be with you” — these were the first words with which Pope Leo XIV greeted the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square, and indeed the entire world, as he appeared for the first time on the central balcony of the Apostolic Palace.
In a calm yet resolute voice, the Successor of Peter invited each and every one of us “to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering.” These words offer a clear indication that his pontificate will be marked by openness, compassion, and fidelity to the Gospel… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
“Morru fid-dinja kollha, xandru l-Evanġelju lill-ħolqien kollu” (Mk 16:15). Huwa dan li jgħid Ġesù lill-ħdax illum fl-Evanġelju, u huwa dan li niċċelebraw fil-festa ta’ San Ġorġ Preca. San Ġorġ Preca kellu f’qalbu li jrid iwassal l-Evanġelju lil kulħadd, u fil-fatt, meta waqqaf is-Soċjeta tal-MUSEUM, is-Soċjeta tad-Duttrina Nisranija, ried proprju dan. L-inizjali tal-kelma MUSEUM ifissru: “Mgħallem, mhux li kien id-dinja kollha timxi wara l-Evanġelju tiegħek”… Read more »
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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »
Saint George Preca, Priest and Founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine, M.U.S.E.U.M – Feast
Readings of the day
First Reading: Sirach 21:11-17,21 or 2 Timothy 2:1-11
Psalm: 119:33-42
Gospel: Mark 16:14a,15-20
Later Jesus appeared to the eleven themselves as they were sitting at the table; and he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. The one who believes and is baptised will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes in their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that accompanied it… Read more »
Archbishop Charles Scicluna shares his initial reflections following the announcement of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Shepherd of the Catholic Church.
Video: PBS
The Bishops of Malta and Gozo joyfully welcome the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and invite all Christians and people of goodwill to unite in prayer for the Holy Father as he begins his mission as Shepherd of the Universal Church… Read more »
Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you.
This is the peace of the Risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace… Read more »
Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A.) celebrating Mass at the Mosta Minor Basilica during the Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) held in Malta in 2023.
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace
We rejoice with the Catholic Church around the world at the election of Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A., hails from Chicago, United States, and at 69 years of age has now taken the name Pope Leo XIV… Read more »
L-ewwel att ta’ Papa ġdid, dritt wara li jaċċetta l-elezzjoni kanonika bħala Suċċessur ta’ Pietru u qabel iwettaq obbligi oħra, hu l-għażla ta’ ismu. Dan l-isem jitħabbar mill-Kardinal Protodjaknu wara l-famużi kelmiet “Habemus Papam”, segwiti mill-isem tal-magħmudija tal-Papa l-ġdid bil-Latin.
It-tradizzjoni antika li jinbidel l-isem tal-magħmudija
Skont tradizzjoni antika ħafna, dan l-isem irid ikun differenti minn dak tal-magħmudija – għażla li ssegwi l-preċedent tal-ewwel Papa, San Pietru, li l-isem tat-twelid tiegħu kien Xmun… Read more »
Archbishop Charles Scicluna is urging the people of Malta and Gozo to actively participate in the Government’s public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia. He emphasised that the people should cleary state that they not in favour of “assistance” that facilitates ending one’s life.
Instead, the Archbishop advocates for more investment in essential support services such as palliative care, a true expression of compassion that addresses suffering in all its forms: physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual… Read more »
