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The Tribunals are a reminder that the Church must be near to those of her children who feel alienated from her – Bishop Galea-Curmi

Opening Speech at the inauguration of the Judicial Year of the Ecclesiastical Tribunals

11/01/2023   The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

https://youtu.be/phF2Dm9i664 Il-messaġġ tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

Eċċellenzi Reverendissimi,
Membri tat-Tribunali Ekkleżjastiċi,
Mistiendna distinti,

Hu ta’ pjaċir kbir għalija li nilqagħkom f’isem l-Arċisqof Scicluna għal dan il-ftuħ uffiċjali tas-Sena Ġudizzjali tat-Tribunali tal-Provinċja Ekkleżjastika Maltija. L-Arċisqof jinsab indispost illejla u allura din is-sena dan l-unur li niftaħ s-sena forensi mess lili.

Din hi l-ħames inawgurazzjoni minn meta bdiet issir; inqabżet sena waħda biss minħabba r-restrizzjonijiet tal-pandemija, u għalhekk qed nieħu gost li għal darb’oħra t-tliet tribunali laqgħu bil-qalb l-istedina tal-Papa Franġisku sabiex ikunu dejjem iktar miftuħa għal dawk il-membri tal-Knisja li jixtiequ jdawlu l-kuxjenza tagħhom imma spiss jinżammu lura mill-istrutturi ġudizzjali tal-Knisja għal raġuni jew oħra… Read more »

Sejjaħli b’Ismi

Launch of photographic exhibition

10/01/2023

After months of hard work during which a series of dialogue sessions were held between migrants and the host community, the exhibition Sejjaħli b’Ismi was launched on Sunday 11th December. This intercultural project is the result of a collaboration between the Sejjaħli b’Ismi team, the Justice and Peace Commission and JRS (Malta) and commemorates the 20th anniversary since the first major disembarkation of asylum seekers on our shores… Read more »

Exterior of Valletta’s Ta’ Ġieżu church being restored

06/01/2023

The exterior of the historic Franciscan Church of St Mary of Jesus in Valletta – popularly known as the Ta’ Ġieżu church – is being restored through a €300,000 project overseen by the Restoration Directorate within the Ministry for the National Heritage, The Arts and Local Government.

The guardian of the church and adjoining convent, Fr Ramon Farrugia, told Newsbook.com.mt that the friars had dreamed of the opportunity to restore the exterior of the church… Read more »

Pope Francis describes Benedict as a ‘faithful friend’ of Jesus

05/01/2023

Thousands paid homage to Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, with a funeral at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

Underlining Jesus’ last words on the cross “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit,” Pope Francis said these words summed up Benedict’s life.

In his homily during the funeral mass, Pope Francis said: “Holding fast to the Lord’s last words and to the witness of his entire life, we too, as an ecclesial community, want to follow in his steps and to commend our brother into the hands of the Father… Read more »

Our Lady of Sorrows shrine in Sliema damaged in construction works

04/01/2023

An old shrine for Our Lady of Sorrows in Sliema has suffered extensive damages as a result of construction works, though a restoration is being planned.

In a Facebook post, Sliema local council explained that during a renovation project undertaken by St Joseph School, which extends towards Tower Lane, saw the destruction of a wall over which the shrine was located.

The council deplored the act and called on the authorities to take action so that both the wall and the shrine are replaced as soon as possible… Read more »

Archbishop Scicluna stands by Benedict XVI’s record on handling clerical sex abuses

03/01/2023

The passing of Benedict XVI at the age of 95 has revived debate on his handling of clerical sex abuse cases, with critics questioning the handling of these cases by the Church. But Pope Benedict XVI record is staunchly defended by a cleric who has played an instrumental role in the Vatican’s handling of such cases: Archbishop Charles Scicluna.

Mgr Scicluna had served as Promoter of Justice within the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, effectively serving as the Vatican’s top prosecutor in cases of clerical misconduct… Read more »

Festa ta’ Ġenerożità raises €1,445,665 for Id- Dar tal-Providenza

02/01/2023

“Once again the people of Malta and Gozo have shown their generosity towards Dar tal-Providenza by donating €1,445,665 during Festa ta’ Ġenerożità. The funds raised will help the Home to continue providing the best residential services to 115 persons with disability that live in homes. Apart from this, the Home will be improving the environment in which the residents of Villa Papa Giovanni in Siġġiewi where extensive renovation works will be done.”   This was said by Fr Martin Micallef, Director of the Home, at the end of a twelve-hour televised marathon… Read more »

Pope Francis calls young widower on Christmas Day

01/01/2023

“Hello, this is Pope Francis.” This is how Giacomo Cofano, a father who had lost his wife after giving birth to twins a few days prior in a hospital in Brindisi, Italy, received the call on the afternoon of 25 December.

The Pope had been informed about this father of three’s situation by Fr Donato Luizzi.

Before calling Cofano, Pope Francis sent a letter to the priest, who has shared the whole story on his social media accounts… Read more »