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The Pope – do not be afraid of fragility; this condition contains within it the potential to enlighten the other stages of life

Message from Pope Leo XIV for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Feast of St Joachim and Anne

26/07/2026   The Vatican

Photo: Vatican Media Message by Pope Leo XIV I will never forget you (Is 49:15)

Dear brothers and sisters,

Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord promises that he will never forget any of us. He assures us that he has engraved our faces on the palms of his hands (cf. Is 49:16) and that his love is greater than a mother’s love for her child (cf. Is 49:15)… Read more »

He remains steadfast until the end – Bishop Galea-Curmi

Mass on the Feast of St Calcidonius

24/07/2026   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa, Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

Ritratt: Ian Noel Pace – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Min jibqa’ jżomm sħiħ sal-aħħar, dan isalva” (Mattew 10:22). Dan il-kliem ta’ Ġesu jgħid dak kollu li nistgħu ngħidu fuq San Kalċedonju – martri li baqa’ sħiħ sal-aħħar. Aħna llum qegħdin niċċelebraw il-festa tiegħu f’dan il-post qaddis fejn jinsabu l-fdalijiet tiegħu. Il-fdalijiet tal-qaddisin ifakkruna li l-qdusija mhijiex idea astratta, imma realtà li tgħix fil-laħam u d-demm… Read more »

Power cuts: a need for serious long-term planning on climate adaptation

24/07/2026

Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

The Interdiocesan Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development has expressed deep concern over the widespread electricity disruptions, warning that they are far more than an inconvenience as they are endangering health and undermining human dignity.

The Church’s Commission notes that families are enduring sleepless nights in extreme heat, older persons and those with chronic illnesses are facing heightened health risks, and many workers are reporting for duty after nights without adequate rest… Read more »

Painting restored as Casa Manresa’s Chapel marks 240th consecration anniversary

23/07/2026   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa, Floriana

Photo: Manuel Ciantar and Suzanne Ciantar Ferrito o.b.o. ASC Conservation Centre Ltd

A painting depicting St John the Baptist and St Paul in the chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at Casa Manresa, Floriana, has been restored to mark the 240th anniversary of the chapel’s consecration by Bishop Vincenzo Labini on 23 July 1786.

The oil on canvas, by celebrated artist Antoine Favray, was restored over the past six months by conservator Amy Sciberras and her team… Read more »

Pope Leo prays for peace at Montecassino Abbey

21/07/2026   Montecassino Abbey, Italy

Photo: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV visits the Abbey of Montecassino and its monastic community and prays at the tomb of St. Benedict “entrusting to him his plea for peace in those regions of the world marked by bloodshed and conflict.”

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On Monday morning, July 20, Pope Leo XIV paid a private visit to the Abbey of Montecassino and its monastic community… Read more »

A Record sum of €707,586 raised during the BOV Volleyball Marathon in aid of Dar tal-Providenza

20/07/2026

A record sum of €707,586 was raised during the 16th edition of the BOV Volleyball Marathon, which was held for the first time at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali between Thursday, 16 July, and Saturday, 18 July 2026.

Forty players, divided into five teams, played continuously for 53 hours. The marathon, which began on Thursday evening, was officially inaugurated by H.E. Dr Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta… Read more »

Pope at Angelus: God’s Kingdom grows quietly through love, not force

Angelus, 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time

19/07/2026   Liberty Square, Castell Gandolfo

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

Following the parable of the sower, Jesus continues to address the crowds using a series of images: the good wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed and the yeast in the dough (cf. Mt 13:24–43).

These three short parables recall the coming of the Kingdom of God in history, its action in human lives, and the way it grows, expands and transforms the world from within.Through these images, Jesus warns us against the temptation of thinking that God is a powerful figure who imposes himself by force, who takes over and dominates, or who arrives triumphantly… Read more »

Human life and dignity should never be up for a vote – Bishop Galea-Curmi

19/07/2026

Photo: Vatican Media

In every generation, societies are confronted with a fundamental question: what makes a human life valuable? The answer to that question shapes not only our laws, but also the character of our civilisation.

Addressing the Spanish Parliament (June 8, 2026), Pope Leo XIV offered a timely reminder: “Every truly just society is built upon the recognition of the inviolable dignity of the human person… Read more »

BOV Volleyball Marathon in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza officially opened

17/07/2026

On Thursday, 16 July 2026, Her Excellency Dr Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta, officially inaugurated the 16th edition of the BOV Volleyball Marathon in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza. This year’s marathon is being held for the first time at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC), Ta’ Qali (North Gate), and will come to an end on Saturday, 18 July 2026, at 11:00 p.m… Read more »

Lourdes pilgrimage for Maltese patients commences

14/07/2026

180 persons left Malta yesterday to start the annual four-day pilgrimage to Lourdes for Maltese patients, organised by the Maltese Association for the Transport of the Sick to Lourdes (UMTAL).

This pilgrimage is led by Fr Joe Mizzi, UMTAL’s spiritual director, along with four other priests who will provide spiritual guidance to the patients and pilgrims throughout the pilgrimage.

A dedicated medical team comprising five doctors, eight nurses, three pharmacists, and a radiographer will ensure that the 50 Maltese patients receive continuous and attentive care during the trip… Read more »