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Paths to Peace

The colloquium will explore the meaning of peace from a theological perspective while engaging in dialogue with other disciplines

05/05/2026   The Archbishop’s Curia, Floriana

A Theology & Peace Colloquium is being organised titled ‘Paths to Peace: Theological Reflections in a Fractured World’, taking place on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, beginning at 9am.

In a world increasingly marked by fragmentation and conflict, the need to reflect seriously on peace has never been more urgent. This colloquium will explore the meaning of peace from a theological perspective while engaging in dialogue with other disciplines, recognising that peace must be addressed across social, political, ethical, and environmental contexts… Read more »

COMECE bishops: Urgent appeal for peace in the Middle East and global conflict zones

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi among the delegates at the COMECE Assembly

04/05/2026   Nicosia

Photo: Ada Lushi – COMECE

During the Spring Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Nicosia from 22 to 24 April 2026 in the context of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the delegated bishops adopted a declaration addressing global crises, with particular attention to the wars and instability in the Middle East and beyond… Read more »

The Pope: In God everyone is fully themselves

Regina Caeli

04/05/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

During the Easter season, like the early Church, we return to the words of Jesus, which reveal their full meaning in the light of his passion, death and resurrection.  What once eluded the disciples or caused them distress now comes back to their minds, warms their hearts and fills them with hope.

The Gospel proclaimed this Sunday presents the Master’s dialogue with his disciples during the Last Supper… Read more »

Diaconal Ordination Mass – 2nd May 2026, 9:30am

02/05/2026   St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.

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 »

St Joseph the Worker teaches us diligence, and the importance of being hardworking – The Archbishop

Mass during activity organised by Għaqda Nazzjonali tal-Abbatini Maltin

01/05/2026   Archbishop’s Seminary Chapel, Tal-Virtù, Rabat

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 »

Ordination of three new deacons

01/05/2026

(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 »

Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Scicluna in May 2026

29/04/2026

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 »

Pope at Audience: Africa journey was a message of peace in times of war

30/04/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

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 clarifies it had no role in 2015 case

29/04/2026

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 »

A note on Alessandro Minutella

29/04/2026

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 »