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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 »
Ritratt: Evan Demicoli – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna
Nerġa’ ngħidilkom grazzi talli ġejtu hawnhekk illum u talli tagħmlu ħafna affarijiet oħrajn. U ltqajna biex nagħmlu festa, nibdew ix-xahar ta’ Mejju billi nagħmlu l-festa lil San Ġużepp Ħaddiem. Din il-festa ġġiegħelna naħsbu fuq għażla importanti tal-Mulej, li Ġesù kien isejjaħlu Missier, u għallimna ngħidulu ‘Missierna li Inti fis-Smewwiet,’ li lil Ibnu jafdah għand mastrudaxxa… Read more »
(left) Bro. Raphael Axisa, Fra Mauro Zammit OFM Conv. and Bro. Matthew Alfino SDB
Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta
This Saturday, 2nd Mary 2026, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will ordain three new deacons. The three deacons are Fra Mauro Zammit from the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, and Bro. Matthew Alfino and Bro. Raphael Axisa from the Salesians of Don Bosco.
The Mass with the Rite of Diaconate Ordination will be celebrated at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta at 9:30am and broadcast live on Church.mt and Newsbook.com.mt… Read more »
Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Mejju, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM+, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt fuq Knisja.mt, Newsbook Malta, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd, il‑quddiesa tixxandar fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta, l‑istazzjon tar‑radju RTK 103, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta.
L‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna se jmexxi dawn iċ‑ċelebrazzjonijiet:
Il‑Ġimgħa 1 ta’ Mejju, fid-9:30am, L-Arċisqof jiċċelebra quddiesa bis-sehem tal-Għaqda Nazzjonali tal-Abbatini fil-kappella tas-Seminarju tal-Arċisqof f’Tal-Virtù, ir-Rabat… Read more »
The Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!
Today I would like to talk about the Apostolic Journey I made from 13 to 23 April, visiting four African countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
Since the very beginning of my Pontificate, I have thought about a journey in Africa… Read more »
Fondazzjoni Sebħ has noted the Court of Appeal’s ruling in a case dating back to 2015 involving a former employee of Dar Fra Diegu, and expresses regret at the circumstances of the case.
The Foundation wishes to clarify that it was not in existence at the time of the incident and only assumed management of Dar Fra Diegu at a later stage.
The individual concerned has not been employed at Dar Fra Diegu or within any of the Foundation’s services for several years… Read more »
Since information has been circulating on social media regarding the presence and activity of Alessandro Minutella in the Archdiocese of Malta, the Archbishop wishes to clarify that Alessandro Minutella, a former priest, was excommunicated for heresy and schism by a decree of the Archbishop of Palermo on 15th August 2018. He was later dismissed from the clerical state by Pope Francis; this was made known through a decree of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on 13th January 2022… Read more »
Ritratt: Ian Noel Pace – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta
Il-messaġġ tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna
Jien nixtieq nirringrazzjakom u nagħmlilkom kuraġġ. Din it-talba li nagħmlu mhix biss fuq l-isptar imma fuq il-professjonisti wkoll. Nirringrazzjawhom! Dan huwa mument ukoll li nirringrazzjaw tant nies iddedikati li lill-pazjent jagħtuh dinjità u kura; imma anke lill-Istat tal-ħidma kollha tiegħu; lilkom ukoll NGOs. Dan huwa mument fejn is-soċjetà ċivili permezz tagħkom qed tikkopera mal-Istat għall-ġid tal-persuna umana… Read more »
Homily by Pope Leo XIV
Dear brothers and sisters,
My greetings go in particular to those who were just presented for ordination to the priesthood, your families, the priests of Rome, many of whom were ordained on this fourth Sunday of Easter, and to all present.
This Sunday is full of life! Although death surrounds us, Jesus’ promise is already coming true: “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10)… Read more »
Archbishop Charles Scicluna was welcomed by students, teachers, and the school administration at St Joseph Senior School in Sliema during his pastoral visit.
During the visit, he spoke with the students during a question-and-answer session. One of the students asked what advice he would give to teenagers who wish to become authentic Christians and follow Jesus. He encouraged them to “take care of each other… Read more »
