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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 »

We thank you for giving the patient dignity and care – The Archbishop

Blessing of a new machine donated by the Action for Breast Cancer Foundation

28/04/2026   Sr Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, Msida

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 »

The Pope during Ordination: the priest’s service, is a ministry of communion

Holy Mass with priestly ordinations

26/04/2026   St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican

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 »

Pastoral visit at St Joseph Senior School

23/04/2026   Tas-Sliema

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 »

“No one is excluded from God’s love” – the Pope to people in prison

This happened during the Apostolic Journey

24/04/2026

Photo: Vatican News

“Ħadd mhu eskluż mill-imħabba t’Alla” hekk qal il-Papa Ljun XIV fil-ħabs ta’ Bata fil-Ginea Ekwatorjali fit-22 ta’ April waqt il-Vjaġġ Appostoliku tiegħu fl-Afrika.

Hekk kif daħal il-Papa l-priġunieri kollha bdew ikantaw u jiżfnu. Huma kantaw, “Nuestro Santo Padre, te damos gracias. Ora por nuestros pecados y nuestra Libertad,” li tfisser “Missier Qaddis nirringrazzjawk. Itlob għal dnubietna u għall-libertà tagħna.”

Il-Papa sema’ t-testimonjanza ta’ xi wħud minn dawk li kienu qed jiskontaw sentenza ta’ ħabs, li rringrazzjawh għaż-żjara tiegħu u esprimew ix-xewqa tagħhom għall-paċi, għar-rikonċiljazzjoni, u għal bidu ġdid… Read more »

Pope: Africa will enrich my life and ministry as Successor of Peter

Holy Mass

23/04/2026   Malabo Stadium, Equatorial Guinea

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

I would like to begin by warmly greeting the local Church of Malabo, along with its pastor. At the same time, I send heartfelt condolences to the entire Archdiocesan community, the brother priests and the family members of your recently deceased Vicar General, Father Fortunato Nsue Esono, whom we remember in this Eucharistic celebration… Read more »

Let’s not punish workers with families because they have children – The Archbishop

Visit to the General Workers’ Union offices

21/04/2026   Valletta

Il-messaġġ tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Nirringrazzjak ħafna għażiż Josef ta’ dan il-kliem, anke tal-valuri li inti stess interpretajt bħala l-pedament tal-esperjenza u tal-ħajja, ix-xogħol, u tal-preżenza fis-soċjetà tal-General Workers’ Union, li tħaddan ħafna ħaddiema f’pajjiżna. Dak kollu li qegħdin tagħmlu, anke maċ-ċittadini ta’ pajjiżi terzi, qed ikollu wkoll impatt mhux biss fuq l-esperjenza li dawn ħutna jagħmlu tax- xogħol fostna, imma wkoll impatt indirett barra minn xtutna… Read more »

Monsignor Vincent Deguara passes away – constantly says “I’m happy I’m a priest”

"The Lord chose me, wanted me and made me happy"

22/04/2026

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta / Ian Noel Pace

Tħabbret il-mewt ta’ Mons. Vinċenz Deguara fl-età ta’ 94 sena.

Il-Parroċċa ta’ San Sebastjan Martri f’Ħal Qormi ħabbret li Dun Vinċenz irritorna fid-Dar tal-Missier ilbieraħ, it-Tlieta 21 ta’ April 2026.

Meta kien għadu żagħżugħ, Dun Vinċenz għamel sitt snin u disa’ xhur jaħdem it-tarzna. Huwa mbagħad daħal is-Seminarju Maġġuri biex jibda l-formazzjoni tiegħu… Read more »