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Pope to Spain’s Parliament: A just society defends every human life, peace, freedom

Meeting with Members of the Spanish Parliament at the Congress of Deputies

08/06/2026 Congress of Deputies Madrid, Spain

Address by Pope Leo XIV

Mr Prime Minister,
Madam President of the Congress of Deputies,
Mr President of the Senate,
Mr President of the Constitutional Court,
Madam President of the Supreme Court and the General Council of the Judiciary,
Members of the Congress of Deputies and the Senate,
Ladies and gentlemen,

I thank the President for her kind words, as well as for the invitation the Apostolic See received on the occasion of my visit to this country… Read more »

Vacant places for male students in Year 1 and Form 1 with statement for one-to-one support

08/06/2026

The Church Schools Admissions Board wishes to inform the public that the following vacant places for scholastic year 2026-2027 – one place in First Year Secondary and two places in First Year Primary – are available for male students who hold a statement for one-to-one support:

Form 1: St Albert the Great College, Valletta
Year 1: St Benild School, Tas-Sliema
Year 1: St Francis, Cospicua

These vacant places for other applicants will be filled according to the Admissions Regulations for Serious Cases and according to the details provided… Read more »

A gift and a mystery – Bishop Galea-Curmi

Mass on the solemnity of Corpus Christi

07/06/2026 The Collegiate Basilica of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Senglea

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Kif jista’ dan jagħtina ġismu biex nikluh?” (Ġw 6:52). Din hija l-mistoqsija li għamlu dawk li kienu qed jisimgħu lil Ġesù, u jidher ċar li fehmu tajjeb x’qed jgħid Ġesù. Ma kienx qed jitkellem fuq xi ħaġa li se jagħtihom biex iżommuha b’tifkira jew b’simbolu, imma kien qed jitkellem realment fuq li se jagħti lilu nnifsu proprju fl-Ewkaristija. U dak inhar diversi nies li semgħuh ma fehmux kif dan kien possibbli, anzi ftit wara din is-silta hemm ir-reazzjoni tan-nies li jgħidu: dan tqil wisq biex tifhmu! … Read more »

Pope in Madrid: Weaving networks to safeguard the soul of society

Meeting Building Networks with the World of Culture, Art, Economy and Sport

07/06/2026 Movistar Arena, Madrid, Spain

Address by Pope Leo XIV

Your Eminence,
Dear friends,

It is a pleasure to be with you in this place that not only welcomes sporting, artistic and cultural events, but also the deepest emotions of human beings: joy, admiration, enthusiasm and hope, as well as sadness and frustration.

In this beautiful country it is impossible not to admire the creative spirit that runs through its history and shapes its identity… Read more »

Pope in Spain: I come to affirm and renew fidelity to the Gospel

Apostolic Journey to Spain: Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps

06/06/2026 Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain

Address by Pope Leo XIV

Your Majesties,
Royal Highnesses,
Distinguished Representatives of Civil Society,
Esteemed members of the Diplomatic Corps,
Ladies and gentlemen,

I am grateful to the Lord for this occasion to meet with you, and express my gratitude for the invitation to undertake this Apostolic Journey to Spain. This journey will unfold in several stages, each revealing an aspect of the multifaceted richness of a great country that, for nearly two millennia, has welcomed the Gospel… Read more »

Maltese priests reflect on communion, community, and collaboration

In-Service course for the Clergy 2026

04/06/2026 The Archbishop’s Seminary, Tal-Virtù

The priests and religious of Malta gathered for the in-service course for the clergy2026 to reflect on communion in preparation for the implementation phase of the Pastoral Plan, issued on Pentecost. The theme was chosen in light of the challenges the diocese is facing, as well as in reference to Pope Leo XIV, who often speaks of the value of communion as a sign of the Church: “to work together more, especially between neighbouring parishes, pooling our charisms and potential, planning together and avoiding overlapping initiatives… Read more »

Pope Leo XIV appoints lay woman Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

03/06/2026

Photo: Vatican News

Currently President and COO of EWTN News, Maria Montserrat Alvarado will succeed Paolo Ruffini in November, continuing the path of reform and renewal initiated by Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, currently President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News, as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, effective from 1 November 2026.

Born in Mexico City, Alvarado earned academic degrees from Florida International University and George Washington University… Read more »

The Archbishop’s Curia awarded the NCPE Mark once again

03/06/2026

Curia HR Director Dr Rebecca Gatt receiving certificate from NCPE Commissioner Ms Renee Laiviera. Photo: NCPE

The Archbishop’s Curia within Archdiocese of Malta has once again been awarded the Equality Mark issued by the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE). This reaffirms its ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace founded on equality, dignity, and respect. This renewed certification recognises the Archbishop’s Curia’s continuous efforts to uphold gender equality, promote family‑friendly measures, and ensure equal opportunities for all employees… Read more »

More meetings on Mediterranean realities

MELA continues to bring people together to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Mediterranean

01/06/2026

The screening of the short film Cookie Box. Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

MELA (Mediterranean Ethnographic Laboratory & Archives) organised a screening of the award-winning short film Cookie Box on 27 May. The event was held in collaboration with the Migrants Commission and the Archbishop’s Seminary. It was followed by a discussion entitled The Art of Awareness: Women, Film, and the Mediterranean, which brought together perspectives from the worlds of film, culture, and contemporary thought… Read more »

AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

Pope Leo's First Encyclical Letter 'Magnifica humanitas'

25/05/2026 Vatican City

Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, and peace.

“Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together.”

The opening words of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, summarize its underlying reasons and purpose… Read more »