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The Pope: The purity of Mary’s soul leads us toward glory of Heaven

Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

15/08/2026   The Pontifical Parish of Saint Thomas of Villanova, Castel Gandolfo

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

It is with great joy that I celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption with you once again this year.

The Magisterium of the Church teaches us that Mary “having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory” (Pius XII, Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus, 1 November 1950) and points out to us, in this Mystery, the fulfillment of the most perfect grace that God bestowed upon her at her Immaculate Conception (cf. ibid.)… Read more »

Human life is not disposable – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

Mass on the feast of the Assumption

15/08/2026   The Parish Church of Saint Mary, Ħ'Attard

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

Ever since I was young, when I used to come to this parish church with my father, who lived here for many years, I have always been struck by the statue of Santa Marija, so deeply cherished by the people of this parish. I find it exceptionally beautiful. And I see in it a powerful expression of the mystery at the heart of this community’s identity: the Assumption of Mary into Heaven… Read more »

The Assumption: A call to long for heaven and live with hope – The Archbishop

Vigil Mass for the Assumption

14/08/2026   St Paul's Cathedral, Imdina

Ritratt: Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta – Ian Noel Pace L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Aħna nixtiequ ningħaqdu ma’ din il-mara li, waqt li Ġesù kien qed ikellem lin-nies, “għolliet leħinha minn qalb il-folla u qaltlu: ‘Hieni l-ġuf li ġiebek u s-sider li rdajt!’” (Lq 11:27). Hienja l-mamà tiegħek, għaliex il-ġuf u s-sider huma żewġ espressjonijiet li, għal kull bniedem, jindikaw lill-omm.

L-Ewwel Qari li jippreżentalna l-Arka tal-Patt ifakkarna li l-Madonna hija proprju l-Arka tal-Patt, kif aħna ngħidulha fil-Litanija ta’ Loretu: l-Arka tal-Patt il-Ġdid, foederis arca… Read more »

Pope at Audience: The liturgical year renews Christ’s saving work

12/08/2026   St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican

Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. III. Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. 6. The liturgical year

Message by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

The fifth chapter of the Conciliar Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium (SC) is dedicated to the liturgical year, a theme we would like to look at today, to explain its value in the life of every believer… Read more »

Pope: Even in our darkest moments, Jesus does not abandon us

09/08/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Message by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

Today’s Gospel speaks of Jesus approaching his disciples by walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee in the midst of a storm (cf. Mt 14:22-33).

Following the miracle of the loaves and fish (cf. Mt 14:13-21), the Master urges his disciples to get into the boat and set out, while he withdraws to the mountain to pray by himself… Read more »

Seek peace not passion – The Archbishop

09/08/2026   The Archbishop's Palace Chapel, Mdina

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Wieħed faċli jistaqsi: imma dan l-episodju li jirrakkuntalna San Mattew f’kap 14, x’sinifikat għandu għalina llum? L-ewwel nett, x’jgħidilna dwar Ġesù? Ġesù bil-fatt li jimxi fuq il-baħar imqalleb u mħabbat, juri d-divinità tiegħu, mod ieħor kif Ġesù mhux biss jesprimi, imma jirrivela, jikxef, jaqsam ma’ ħbiebu l-identità tiegħu. Għax hu Alla biss li kapaċi, fil-mentalità Lhudija, li jissupera l-ħalel u l-kaos tal-baħar… Read more »

In Assisi, Pope encourages young people to touch the suffering flesh of others

Holy Mass for those attending the ‘GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting

07/08/2026   The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Porziuncola, Assisi

Dear brothers and sisters,
Dear young people!

The Feast of the Transfiguration, which we are celebrating, is a mystery of light that enriches our encounter — one that is so joyful, yet also raises questions about the present and the future. In the Gospel, we find the contrast between light and shadow, silence and words, wonder and incomprehension. Today, we are in Assisi, a city to which countless pilgrims have made their way for centuries, because here everything whispers that our lives can take on a new form, radiate light and heal the world… Read more »

Organizers unveil hymn for Seoul WYD

05/08/2026

With just one year to go before 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, its official theme song is announced: Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum, or “Take courage! I have overcome the world”.

It is a tune that will echo the minds of an entire generation of young Catholics. The official theme song for the next World Youth Day (WYD) has been unveiled, exactly one year ahead of the event… Read more »

Herod’s banquet or Jesus’ table? – The Archbishop

Mass on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

02/08/2026   The Archbishop's Palace Chapel, Mdina

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Din il-ġrajja ta’ Ġesù li jkattar il-ħobż kienet tant importanti fit-tradizzjoni Nisranija li nsibuha fl-erba’ Evanġelji. Dan hu r-rakkont ta’ Ġesù li jara n-nies li ġew biex jisimgħuh. Hu jinduna wkoll li għandhom bżonn jieklu, u jieħu ħsiebhom hu. Imma hemm żewġ punti li xtaqt insemmi biex nifhmu aħjar il-kuntest ta’ dak li għamel Ġesù.

L-ewwel nett, l-Evanġelju tal-lum jibda bin-nota li għand Ġesù tasal l-aħbar li Erodi qatel lil Ġwanni l-Battista… Read more »