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Valletta’s streets should not become an open-air ‘brothel’ – The Archbishop

31/07/2026

Archbishop Charles Scicluna has appealed for common sense and cooperation between authorities over the growing presence of burlesque-style performances in the streets of Valletta, warning that turning the historic capital’s roads into what he called a “burdell” – a brothel – does no good to anyone.

Speaking by telephone to the programme Għal Kulħadd, presented by Christine Delicata on RTK103, the Archbishop was asked about the controversy surrounding performances staged near the Church of Ta’ Ġieżu, run by the Franciscan friars, which has drawn public criticism after footage of a dancer on the church steps circulated widely on social media… Read more »

A very Significant Event – Bishop Galea-Curmi

Mass for the patronal dedication of the Church of the Armed Forces of Malta to Blessed Nazju Falzon

29/07/2026   Armed Forces Headquarters, Ħal Luqa

Ritratt: Ian Noel Pace -Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

Illum qed ngħixu mument ta’ grazzja u ta’ tifkira li se jibqa’ mnaqqax fl-istorja tal-Forzi Armati ta’ Malta. Din il-knisja, li għal snin laqgħet fit-talb lill-membri tal-Forzi Armati, illum tirċievi uffiċjalment it-titlu tagħha u tiġi mqiegħda taħt il-patroċinju tal-Beatu Nazju Falzon.

Fil-ħajja tal-Knisja, it-titlu ta’ knisja mhuwiex sempliċi isem. Huwa att ekkleżjali u spiritwali… Read more »

Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God

Canticle of Peace' Andrea Bocelli Foundation, with children's choir from Uganda, the Holy Land and Italy

30/07/2026   Borgo Laudato si, Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo

Photo: Vatican Media

Address by Pope Leo XIV

Dear friends,

my dear young people from Uganda, the Holy Land and Italy,

Welcome! I am very happy that you have come to join us today. It is a joy to share these moments with you. I thank all the choir members for your hard work in preparing this recital, and I congratulate the choir directors… Read more »

Pope Leo’s speeches on peace in a new book

29/07/2026

Ritratt: Vatican Media

Mill-ewwel ġurnata tal-pontifikat tiegħu nhar it-8 ta’ Mejju 2025, il-Papa Ljun XIV ħeġġeġ lil kulħadd biex iħabrek għall-paċi, liema paċi tiġi minn Kristu Rxoxt.

Minn dakinhar sal-lum, il-Papa qatt ma qata’ mill-appell tiegħu biex jieqfu l-gwerer kif ukoll sabiex tinkiseb il-paċi bejn il-popli. Minkejja li l-appelli tiegħu mhux dejjem ġew milqugħa tajjeb minn kulħadd, il-Papa dejjem wassal il-messaġġ ta’ Ġesù b’kull mod possibbli… Read more »

From little things, God makes great things” — Bishop Galea-Curmi

29/07/2026   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa, Arcbishop's Curia, Floriana

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

Żerriegħa tal-mustarda u ftit ħmira. Dawn isemmi Ġesù llum fl-Evanġelju, u jsemmihom bħala xbieha tas-Saltna tas-Smewwiet. Mal-ewwel tolqotna kemm jagħżel affarijiet żgħar, ordinarji, li soltu ma toqgħodx titkellem ħafna fuqhom.  Żerriegħa tal-mustarda, kif jgħid Ġesù, “l-iżgħar waħda fost iż-żrieragħ kollha” (Mt 13:32), u n-nies li kienu qed jisimgħuh kienu jifhmu li hi verament żerriegħa żgħira; u l-istess meta jsemmi l-“ftit ħmira” (Mt 13:33)… Read more »

Pope at Angelus: God brings true fulfilment, not consumerism

26/07/2026   Liberty Square, Castel Gandolfo, Italy

Message by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

At the heart of Jesus’ teachings lies the mystery of the Kingdom of God, which today’s Gospel likens to treasure and a pearl (cf. Mt 13:44–52). The parables convey the surprise of those who find something far beyond what they could have hoped for, so much so that selling or leaving everything behind no longer seems a sacrifice, but a gain… Read more »

The Pope – do not be afraid of fragility; this condition contains within it the potential to enlighten the other stages of life

Message from Pope Leo XIV for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Feast of St Joachim and Anne

26/07/2026   The Vatican

Photo: Vatican Media Message by Pope Leo XIV I will never forget you (Is 49:15)

Dear brothers and sisters,

Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord promises that he will never forget any of us. He assures us that he has engraved our faces on the palms of his hands (cf. Is 49:16) and that his love is greater than a mother’s love for her child (cf. Is 49:15)… Read more »

He remains steadfast until the end – Bishop Galea-Curmi

Mass on the Feast of St Calcidonius

24/07/2026   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa, Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Min jibqa’ jżomm sħiħ sal-aħħar, dan isalva” (Mattew 10:22). Dan il-kliem ta’ Ġesu jgħid dak kollu li nistgħu ngħidu fuq San Kalċedonju – martri li baqa’ sħiħ sal-aħħar. Aħna llum qegħdin niċċelebraw il-festa tiegħu f’dan il-post qaddis fejn jinsabu l-fdalijiet tiegħu. Il-fdalijiet tal-qaddisin ifakkruna li l-qdusija mhijiex idea astratta, imma realtà li tgħix fil-laħam u d-demm. Il-ġisem li jinsab hawn kien ta’ dixxiplu li ħabb lil Ġesù sal-aħħar… Read more »

Power cuts: a need for serious long-term planning on climate adaptation

24/07/2026

Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

The Interdiocesan Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development has expressed deep concern over the widespread electricity disruptions, warning that they are far more than an inconvenience as they are endangering health and undermining human dignity.

The Church’s Commission notes that families are enduring sleepless nights in extreme heat, older persons and those with chronic illnesses are facing heightened health risks, and many workers are reporting for duty after nights without adequate rest… Read more »

Painting restored as Casa Manresa’s Chapel marks 240th consecration anniversary

23/07/2026   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa, Floriana

Photo: Manuel Ciantar and Suzanne Ciantar Ferrito o.b.o. ASC Conservation Centre Ltd

A painting depicting St John the Baptist and St Paul in the chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at Casa Manresa, Floriana, has been restored to mark the 240th anniversary of the chapel’s consecration by Bishop Vincenzo Labini on 23 July 1786.

The oil on canvas, by celebrated artist Antoine Favray, was restored over the past six months by conservator Amy Sciberras and her team… Read more »