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Celebrations marking the 300th anniversary of the birth of Benigno Zerafa

Photos and videos: Miguela Xuereb

Qatt smajt b’Dun Beningo Zerafa?

Ma nafux kif jidher imma nafu li kien kompożitur ta’ stoffa li fi żmienu kien iħabbatha mal-figuri magħrufa internazzjonalment fid-dinja tal-mużika.

Dis-sena l-Arkivji tal-Katidral tal-Imdina qed jiċċelebraw it-300 anniversarju mit-twelid ta’ Dun Benigno Zerafa (1726–1804), wieħed mill-kompożituri Maltin importanti tas-seklu tmintax u Maestro di Cappella tal-Katidral tal-Imdina… Read more »

A new book offering a glimpse into the private life of Pope Francis

Ritratt: Vatican News

Id-Dar tal-Pubblikazzjoni tal-Vatikan ħabbret li se jiġu ppubblikati l-ħsibijiet u n-noti personali li l-Papa Franġisku kiteb u żamm għal aktar minn tliet diċennji.

Il-ktieb The Private Diary of Pope Francis, miktub mill-Kardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefett tad-Dekasteru għad-Duttrina tal-Fidi, se jiġi pubblikat fl-24 ta’ Novembru 2026.

Din il-ġabra se tiġbor bosta noti li l-Papa Franġisku kiteb bejn l-20 ta’ Diċembru 1992 u t-18 ta’ Awwissu 2024… Read more »

‘Refuge and Reconstruction’: photos exploring what happens to migrants after their arrival in Malta

Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

A photographic exhibition by Martin Bertrand titled ‘Refuge and Reconstruction’ is currently on display at the Archbishop’s Palace in Valletta. It explores what happens after migrants arrive in Malta—covering the waiting, learning, relationships, and daily life processes through which those seeking protection begin to rebuild their lives in Malta.

The exhibition is being organized by the French Embassy in Malta and the Migrants Commission, in collaboration with the Archbishop’s Delegate for Culture and MELA… Read more »

A new oratory to open the new cultural season at the Jesuits’ Church in Valletta

The Oratories cultural programme at the Jesuits’ Church in Valletta is back for a fifth season full of great music, literature, history and culture. This year’s season opening concert on Saturday 10th October at 7:30pm, marks the first cultural event inside the newly restored church.

To commemorate this important milestone, the Foundation has commissioned a brand new oratorio from its very own artistic director, Alexander Vella Gregory… Read more »

Pope on Amoris laetitia: What Church do people meet when most fragile?

Meeting, Ten Years after Amoris laetitia

  Paul VI Hall, the Vatican

Photo: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV encourages Bishops from around the world to share what has emerged in their Churches over the ten years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia, and urges them to courageously confront the questions and difficulties that families face today.

Ten years after the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family, Amoris laetitia, the time has come to share what has emerged from this document in the Church across the world so that the Church can renew her commitment to accompany families with the challenges and fragilities they face today, said Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, October 7… Read more »

Maratona ta’ Mħabba launched by Caritas Malta

Caritas Malta dalgħodu nediet il-Maratona ta’ Mħabba, li se tixxandar fuq l-istazzjonijiet kollha s-Sibt 7 ta’ Novembru bejn il-11am u l-11pm.

Din l-inizjattiva ta’ ġbir ta’ fondi għandha l-għan li ssaħħaħ is-sostenibbiltà u l-kontinwità tas-servizzi kollha offruti mingħajr ħlas lill-persuni u familji l-aktar fil-bżonn.

F’konferenza stampa fil-Caritas Community Centre fil-Ħamrun, ġie spjegat kif il-fondi miġbura tul il-Maratona ta’ Mħabba jagħtu sapport biex Caritas Malta tkompli u ssaħħaħ il-ħidma tagħha fil-qasam tas-servizzi psiko-soċjali, il-prevenzjoni u l-ħidma fil-komunità… Read more »

Archbishop Scicluna joins major Vatican gathering marking 10 years of Amoris Laetitia

Archbishop Charles Scicluna is in Rome this week attending a major Vatican gathering convened by Pope Leo XIV to mark the tenth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, the landmark apostolic exhortation on marriage and family life.

The meeting, titled “Ten years after Amoris Laetitia: proclaiming the Gospel with families today”, brings together the heads of the Eastern Catholic Churches and the presidents of episcopal conferences from around the world… Read more »

Plexus 2026: ‘Rethinking Spaces’

  The Archbishop’s Seminary, Tal-Virtù, Rabat

‘Rethinking Spaces’ is this year’s theme for Plexus, organised by the Malta Catholic Youth Network (MCYN). The annual conference will focus on neurodiversity, particularly autism, and on how youth ministry can become more inclusive and reach more young people.

The keynote speaker will be Mark Paine, Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, who has 28 years of experience in primary education and special needs education… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Church’s mission is to help people look at profound questions of life

  St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. IV. Constitution Gaudium et Spes. 5. The mission of the Church in the contemporary world (GS, 40-45) (Reading: Mt 5: 13-16).

Address by Pope Leo XIV

Brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!

Resuming our reflection on the Conciliar Constitution Gaudium et Spes (GS), today we will consider the fourth chapter of the first part, dedicated to the Church’s mission in the contemporary world… Read more »

Amoris laetitia: For a new proclamation of the Gospel with families and for families

Press Conference

  Vatican Press Office

On October 7, Pope Leo XIV will open a meeting with the heads of the Eastern Churches and the presidents of Bishops’ Conferences on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris laetitia,’ which was presented at the Holy See Press Office.

“The fundamental question is how to renew pastoral ministry with vigour and make families increasingly active participants in the life and mission of the Church.”

Gabriella Gambino, Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, explained the meaning of Pope Leo XIV’s meeting with the heads of the Eastern Churches and the presidents of Bishops’ Conferences, entitled “Ten years after Amoris laetitia: proclaiming the Gospel with families today,” taking place on October 7-14 October in the Paul VI Audience Hall… Read more »