News from the Church in Malta
From the very beginning of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Pope Francis continuously offered to mediate to help bring about peace. He appealed for an end to the war at almost every public appearance, and his prayers for “martyred Ukraine” became a familiar refrain.
The late Pope’s calls were, above all, calls for dialogue – for key players to come together and find a way to put an end to the conflict… Read more »
Over two hundred and fifty thousand people from all walks of life poured into St. Peter’s Square and the adjacent areas on Saturday morning to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis at his Requiem Mass. Over 150,00 others lined the streets of Rome as his coffin was taken in procession to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
The Solemn and moving celebration was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re joined by some 250 Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, priests, and consecrated religious… 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… Read more »
Divine Mercy Sunday
Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 2:42-47
Psalm: 117(118):2-4,13-15,22-24
Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel: John 20:19-31
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side… Read more »
Saturday of Easter week
Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 4:13-21
Psalm: 117 (118):1,14-15,16ab-18,19-21
Gospel: Mark 16:9-15
When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons. She went and told his companions who were mourning and weeping. When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe… Read more »
The funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis, which will take place today, Saturday, 26 April 2025, in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
The Mass will begin at 10am and will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, who is 91 years old and will not participate in the upcoming conclave.
Patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops and other priests from around the world have been invited to concelebrate the Eucharist during this solemn occasion… Read more »
Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been made with materials from the Italian region of Liguria. It is a simple tomb bearing only the inscription “Franciscus” and a reproduction of the late Pope’s pectoral cross.
Tomb of Pope Francis in the Basilica of St Mary Major
The tomb is located near the Altar of St Francis, in the niche of the side nave between the Pauline Chapel (Salus Populi Romani Chapel) and the Sforza Chapel… Read more »
Pope Francis and Archbishop Charles Scicluna during the Papal Visit in Malta in 2022.
Photo: Papal Visit – Ian Noel Pace
Archbishop Charles Scicluna leaves Malta today to attend the funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis, which will be held tomorrow, 26th April 2025, at 10am in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
Archbishop Scicluna will represent the Maltese Episcopal Conference and will join patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops and priests from around the world in concelebrating the Eucharist… Read more »
Żgur mhux forsi tul dawn it-12-il sena ta’ tmexxija, il-Papa Franġisku ħalla marka unika fil-Knisja Kattolika. Bl-eżempju li għex is-snin tat-tmexxija u bil-kliem sempliċi u ħelu li dejjem uża fil-Papat tiegħu, uriena wiċċ Kristu min hu.
It-teoloġija tiegħu hija waħda li tmur lura għat-tagħlim bażiku u essenzjali li kull nisrani għandu bżonn li jirċievi.
Newsbook Malta qed jagħti ħarsa lejn it-12-il element ta’ tagħlim imprezzabbli li għaddielna l-Papa Franġisku tul dawn it-12-il sena.
Il-missjunarju tal-ħniena ta’ Alla
Hekk kif iddeskrivieh l-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna, il-Papa Franġisku kien “il-missjunarju tal-ħniena ta’ Alla”… Read more »
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