2025 Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope

The Pope during the Marian Prayer Vigil: Peace is a journey, and God walks with you

Jubilee of Marian Spirituality Prayer Vigil and Rosary for Peace

  St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Meditation of the Holy Father Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

This evening, we gather in prayer with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, just as the early Church in Jerusalem did (cf. Acts 1:14).  Let us all together, persevere tirelessly in praying for peace, a God-given gift that we must strive to receive and to which we must make a strong commitment… Read more »

The Pope to Consecrated People: God as the fullness and meaning of our lives, is everything

Mass at the Jubliee of Consecrated Life

  St. Peter's Square, the Vatican

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

“Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you” (Lk 11:9). With these words, Jesus invites us to turn with trust to the Father for all our needs.

These are also the words we listen to as you gather from all over the world to celebrate the Jubilee of Consecrated Life… Read more »

Pope at Jubilee: Consolation is found in ‘firm and stable’ faith

Jubilee of Consolation, Prayer Vigil

  St Peter's Basilica, Rome

“Comfort, O comfort my people” (Is 40:1). This is the appeal voiced by the prophet Isaiah, which continues to resound today, calling us to share God’s consolation with so many brothers and sisters who are experiencing situations of frailty, sadness and pain. For those who are weeping, in despair, in sickness and in mourning, the prophetic announcement of the Lord’s desire to put an end to suffering and turn it into joy resounds loud and clear… Read more »

Parish priests reflect on mission in parishes during Jubilee of Hope

Photo Archdiocese of Malta – Claire Camilleri

Several parish priests gathered for a half-day of reflection on their mission within the parish and broader community.

The session focused on the Jubilee of Hope and the rite marking the beginning of a parish priest’s ministry, traditionally celebrated during the Mass of Possession and Installation.

Fr Daniel Xerri, the guest speaker, emphasised the importance of hope in the life of a parish priest… Read more »

Youth exchange between ŻAK Mġarr and Azione Cattolica Casale Monferrato

This month, Żgħażagħ Azzjoni Kattolika (ŻAK) Imġarr hosted a youth group from Azione Cattolica Casale Monferrato, Italy, for a week-long exchange entitled “Sodi fit-Tama – Solidi nella SperanzaFirm in Hope”. Following the theme of Pope Francis’ Jubilee of Hope, the programme offered participants a meaningful experience exploring the many dimensions of hope through creativity, reflection, community engagement and shared faith… Read more »

A call to all sportspeople – A celebration of sport, faith and solidarity

Everyone involved in the sports sector — including athletes, coaches, club members and sports associations — are invited to take part in the Sports Jubilee, which will be held on Sunday, 20 July 2025, at Dar tal‑Providenza in Siġġiewi.

The Sports Jubilee will kick off with a fun run open to participants of all ages — children, youth and adults — offering two route options: a 1.5‑kilometre course and a 3.5‑kilometre course… Read more »

Benefactors of Maltese society – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

Quddiesa fil-Ġublew tal-Edukaturi

  Is-Santwarju ta’ Santa Tereża, Birkirkara

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

Għeżież edukaturi, f’dan il-jum tal-Ġublew tal-edukaturi, il-Knisja f’Malta ddawwar ħarsitha fuqkom bi gratitudni u tama. Intom li tgħallmu, tiggwidaw, tifformaw u tmissu l-qalb u l-moħħ tat-tfal u taż-żgħażagħ, m’intomx sempliċement ħaddiema fi professjoni  — intom professjonisti b’vokazzjoni u missjoni partikulari. Li tkun edukatur mhuwiex biss xogħol; hu missjoni, sehem qaddis mill-opra kreattiva u salvifika ta’ Alla.

Fl-Evanġelju tal-lum, skont San Luqa, naraw lil Ġesù fil-bidu tal-ministeru pubbliku tiegħu… Read more »

The celebrations of the Vocations Jubilee in Malta

  The Archbishop's Seminary, Tal-Virtù

Il-Ġublew tal-Vokazzjonijiet ġie ċċelebrat s-Sibt 10 ta’ Mejju fis-Seminarju tal-Arċisqof f’Tal-Virtù, ir-Rabat. Madwar 350 persuna, fosthom membri ta’ komunitajiet reliġjużi, żgħażagħ minn diversi ċentri vokazzjonali u membri tal-MUSEUM, ingħaqdu flimkien għall-Ġublew tal-Vokazzjonijiet.

Ispirata mill-episodju tad-dixxipli fit-triq ta’ Għemmaws, iċ-ċelebrazzjoni saret forma ta’ pellegrinaġġ spiritwali. Matul dan il-vjaġġ, persuni li qed jgħixu vokazzjonijiet differenti qasmu l-esperjenza personali tagħhom dwar kif għarfu u wieġbu għas-sejħa ta’ Alla f’ħajjithom… Read more »

Lord, fulfil the work of our hands

Mass celebrating the feast of St Joseph the Worker during the Workers’ Jubilee

  The Parish Church of Saint Joseph The Worker, Birkirkara

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

Ħa nħarsu ftit lejn il-vara titulari sabiħa ta’ San Ġużepp Ħaddiem ta’ din il-parroċċa, disinn ta’ Emvin Cremona. Naraw lil Ġużeppi ma’ Ġesu, b’id waħda jżomm tavla u b’id oħra fuq l-ispalla ta’ Ġesu. Fil-festa li qed niċċelebraw illum, din ix-xbieha li tgħaqqad flimkien ix-xogħol u l-familja ta’ Nażaret diġa tagħtina messaġġ sabiħ għall-Ġublew tal-Ħaddiema.

Il-ħidma ta’ kuljum

Ġużepp b’idu żżomm it-tavla jurina l-mastrudaxxa li jaqla’ l-għajxien bix-xogħol ta’ jdejh… Read more »

A beacon of hope: Archbishop visits Boys’ Learning Support Centre in Ħamrun

Ritratti: Sarah Salafia – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta

L‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna żar il‑Boys’ Learning Support Centre fil‑Ħamrun, fejn qatta’ ħin mal‑istudenti li jattendu dan iċ‑ċentru kif ukoll mal‑għalliema tagħhom.

Matul iż‑żjara, l‑istudenti wrew lill‑Arċisqof kif iqattgħu l‑ġurnata, fosthom bit‑tagħlim prattiku ta’ diversi snajja’ u xogħlijiet tradizzjonali Maltin. Dawn jinkludu s‑sengħa fl‑injam, il‑ħadid, il‑ġebla u t‑tqegħid tal‑madum, kif ukoll tisjir, tkabbir tal‑annimali u l‑ħxejjex, u xogħol fl‑arti taċ‑ċeramika, it‑tafal, il‑fuħħar u forom oħra… Read more »