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Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Scicluna in April 2026

01/04/2026

Matul ix-xahar ta’ April, 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-Ħamis 02 ta’ April, fid-9:30am, l-Arċisqof imexxi l-Quddiesa taż-Żjut fil-Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann fil-Belt Valletta, li matulha jiġġeddu l-wegħdiet tal-ordinazzjoni tas-saċerdoti u jitbierku ż-żjut li jintużaw matul is-sena… Read more »

Concern by Caritas Malta over ARUC Agreement with the MFA

01/04/2026

Caritas Malta expresses concern about the recent agreement between the Authority  for the Responsible Use of Cannabis and the Malta Football Association.  Caritas Malta wholeheartedly recognises and supports the principle of investing public  funds to promote inclusion, opportunity, and healthy development among children and  youths, particularly through sport. Facilitating access to structured activities such as football  nurseries is an important and noble social investment.  

However, Caritas Malta expresses serious concern regarding the framing and  institutional identity underpinning this agreement… Read more »

Renewing our appeal for a shared will for unity among Member States – European Bishops

30/03/2026

The Bishops of COMECE have followed with concern and alarm the opening of new theatres of war, following the one in Ukraine, in the Middle East, without forgetting the many other ongoing conflicts across the globe. We have appreciated the efforts of the European Union not to fuel tensions, but rather to promote, wherever possible, diplomatic initiatives and dialogue.

As the celebration of the Christian Easter approaches, believers and people of good will are urged to encourage every effort aimed at halting violence, calling for truces and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid… Read more »

Liturgical celebrations led by the Archbishop during Easter

30/03/2026

Archbishop Charles Scicluna invites Christians to participate in the Holy Week functions during which the Catholic Church commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. During these holy days, the Archbishop will preside over the celebrations at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. 

On Thursday, 2th April, Maundy Thursday, at 9:30am, the Archbishop will celebrate the Chrism Mass, during which the new oils are blessed for the administration of the sacraments until the following Maundy Thursday… Read more »

Pope at Mass in Monaco: You are called to bear witness to living in peace

Holy Mass, Apostolic Journey of Pope Leo XIV to the Principality of Monaco

28/03/2026   Louis II Stadium

Homily of Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

The Gospel we have heard (cf. Jn 11:45–57) recounts the cruel sentence issued against Jesus; it tells us of the day when the members of the Sanhedrin “planned to put him to death” (v. 53).  Why does this happen to him?  It is because he raised Lazarus from the dead, restoring life to his friend, at whose tomb he had wept, sharing in the grief of Martha and Mary… Read more »

Watch: The Beginning of Holy Week – Palm Sunday

28/03/2026

Mal-merħba bil-friegħi tal-palm, nagħtu wkoll merħba lill-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa hekk kif nibdew interrqu flimkien bħala Knisja waħda lejn l-Għid il-Kbir. Xi jfisser il-ġest tat-tixjir tal-palm? Xi tfisser l-Osanna? Qalbi x’merħba qed tagħti lil Kristu?

Din hija serje ta’ riflessjonijiet bi preparazzjoni għall-ġesti li se nkunu qed niċċelebraw fil-knejjes tagħna fi triqitna lejn il-festa tal-Għid. Read more »

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Lenten Reflections 2026 – Palm Sunday

28/03/2026

Video: Nicholas Agius Deguara – Digital Presence Office

This Lent, Archbishop Charles Scicluna explains in a few minutes the Gospel that will be read on the Sundays of Lent, and offers points of reflection for this spiritual journey.

Gospel: Matthew 21, 1-11

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her… Read more »

Pastoral visits by the Archbishop at the correctional facilities

28/03/2026

F’lejlet Jum id-Duluri, l-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna għamel żjara pastorali fil-Faċilità Korrettiva ta’ Kordin f’Raħal Ġdid fejn iċċelebra quddiesa mar-residenti, l-uffiċjali korrettivi u l-amministraturi tal-Faċilità fil-Kappella tat-Trasfigurazzjoni tal-Mulej.

Fl-omelija tiegħu, l-Arċisqof iffoka fuq kliem Ġesù “qabel ma kien Abraham, jiena hu”, li juri b’mod ċar l-identità tiegħu bħala l-Iben t’Alla… Read more »

Notice: Curia offices and Church Tribunals closed

28/03/2026

Between Tuesday 31st March 2026 and Monday 6th April 2026, the Archbishop’s Curia and the Ecclesiastical Tribunal in Valletta will be closed.

The Archbishop’s Curia and the Ecclesiastical Tribunal will reopen on Tuesday, 7th April 2026. Read more »

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Watch: A Walk with a Mother – Our Lady of Sorrows

26/03/2026

Xi jfissru l-ġesti li tant imdorrijin nagħmlu fil-Jum Devozzjonali ta’ Marija Addolorata? X’inhuma s-seba’ duluri ta’ Marija? U fuq kollox, x’qed ilissnu l-passi tiegħi warajha?

Din hija serje ta’ riflessjonijiet bi preparazzjoni għall-ġesti li se nkunu qed niċċelebraw fil-knejjes tagħna fi triqitna lejn il-festa tal-Għid. Read more »

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