News from the Church in Malta
Armenian icon of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
Today we will contemplate the beauty of “Jesus Christ, our hope” (1 Tim 1:1), in the mystery of His presentation at the Temple.
In the narratives of Jesus’ infancy, the evangelist Luke shows us Mary and Joseph’s obedience to the Law of the Lord and to all its prescriptions… Read more »
Servant of God Emilio Joseph Kapaun
In an audience granted to Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute for General Affairs, Pope Francis authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate various Decrees concerning those on the path to sainthood.
The Holy Father recognized the “offering of life” of the Servants of God, Fr Emil Joseph Kapaun, who served as a United States Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War; and Italian layman Salvo D’Acquisto… Read more »
Il-Metropolitan tal-Ortodossi tal-Lvant Job Getch, li hu l-Kopresident tal-Kummissjoni Teoloġika Internazzjonali għad-Djalogu bejn il-Knisja Kattolika Rumana u l-Knisja Ortodossa, kien qed jieħu sehem f’sessjoni pubblika li saret Malta li fiha aġġorna lill-pubbliku preżenti fuq l-aħħar żviluppi li għaddejjin bejn dawn iż-żewġ Knejjes.
F’kummenti lil Newsbook Malta Getcha saħaq li hemm bżonn inkunu nafu aktar dwar dan id-djalogu li qed isir. Hu spjega li l-ħidma ilha ssir mill-1979 u kien hemm seba’ dokumenti li qablu fuqhom… Read more »
Fr Peter Ellul qal li għalkemm it-temp ma għenx għax kienet qed traxxax ix-xita hu apprezza l-ħeġġa tal-persuni kollha, reliġjużi u anke lajċi li għamlu l-ħin biex ilbieraħ filgħaxija inġabru fi Pjazza San Pietru jitolbu għall-bżonnijiet tal-Papa Franġsiku.
“Mument sabiħ ta’ talb, kardinali, isqfijiet imma wkoll Insara li nġbarna flimkien bħal ma għamlu d-dixxipli meta naqraw fl-Atti tal-Appostli li nġabru biex jitolbu għal San Pietru” stqarr Fr Peter… Read more »
On Saturday 22nd February, a half-day seminar was organised for individuals holding various leadership positions in the different branches and groups of the Maltese Catholic Action. Nearly 50 people participated in this seminar, ranging in age from 20 to over 70 years old. Organised moments like these help participants not only to get to know each other better, but also to continue expressing the positives, discussing the challenges they face in their mission, and providing mutual support… Read more »
The Vatican has presented a new project: “MED25 – Bella Esperanza”. Starting on March 1, a school ship will make an 8-month pilgrimage in which 200 young people between the ages of twenty and thirty will take part. A journey in search of peace that takes on significance in times of confrontation and division in the world.
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You have been able to listen to and report on this Mediterranean project, which is so important to the Pope’s initiative and for peace, for the well-being of many people… Read more »
Photo: Rome Report / Facebook
The Holy See Press Office provides an update on the Pope’s health: no new episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress; a slight reduction in oxygen flow and levels; and improved test results. His mild kidney insufficiency is not a cause for concern. Pope Francis has resumed work and, in the evening, called the parish in Gaza.
On Monday evening, the Holy See Press Office provided the following update on Pope Francis’ health:
The Holy Father’s clinical condition, despite its severity, has shown a slight improvement… Read more »
Homily by Pope Francis
At Mass for the Jubilee of Deacons, on Sunday, Pope Francis focused his reflection on the theme of gratuity which, he said, is particularly relevant to the diaconate but is also vital for all Christians in their journey of faith.
The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization as the Pope continues to be treated at Gemelli Hospital for his bilateral pneumonia… Read more »
The new CSA committee from left to right: Stephen Cachia, Johann Tabone, Melanie Ungaro, Roberta Mifsud Bonnici, Daniela Demicoli, Fr Clinton Farrugia MSSP, Elton Vella, Sr Marica Briffa, Fr David Cortis OSA.
During the annual general meeting of the Church Schools’ Association (CSA), which represents 55 Church schools in Malta and Gozo, the new members of the committee for the years 2025-2028 were selected.
Mr Stephen Cachia was chosen as Coordinator of the Association… Read more »
Photo: Jesús Orozco
Fi stqarrija mis-Sala Stampa tas-Santa Sede intqal li l-Papa Franġisku kellu lejl ta’ mistrieħ fl-għaxar jum tiegħu fl-Isptar Ġemelli f’Ruma fejn qed jiġi rikoverat minħabba pulmonite doppja.
Fl-aġġornament mediku ta’ lbieraħ intqal li għadu f’qagħda kritika. L-istqarrija kompliet tgħid li l-Papa qed jirċievi l-ossiġnu artifiċjali u jinsab konxju.
F’komunikat lill-ġurnalisti ġie sostnut li l-kumplessità tal-istat kliniku kif ukoll minħabba stennija meħtieġa għat-terapiji farmakoloġiċi, huwa meħtieġ li l-pronjosi tibqa’ kunfidenzjali… Read more »
