News from the Church in Malta
Several months have passed since the Catholic world woke up to the sad news of Pope Francis’ death. But devotion to the Argentinian pope has not waned.
This is the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. As many know, it was one of his favorite places. Inside is the Salus Populi Romani, where he always returned before and after his travels.
His devotion to this basilica is what has made it his eternal home… Read more »
Photo by Mathurin NAPOLY / matnapo on Unsplash
The United Nations has revealed that at least 383 humanitarian workers have been killed globally since the beginning of 2024, describing the toll as a “shocking record” and a stark reflection of the growing dangers faced by aid personnel.
The figures, released on Tuesday to mark World Humanitarian Day, show a 31% increase in fatalities compared to the previous year… Read more »
At the request of Pope Leo XIV, today, Friday, 22 August 2025, Christians are invited to observe a day of fasting and prayer, asking the Lord to grant us peace and justice, and to console all those who are suffering because of war.
The Holy Father draws particular attention to the immense suffering endured by so many in the Holy Land, in Ukraine, and in other parts of the world… Read more »
Waqt il-programm The Handbook fuq RTK103, f’jum il-festa tat-tlugħ fis-sema ta’ Marija, Fr Josef Mifsud qal li Marija hija l-mara tat-tama għax bil-paċi u t-trankwillità tagħha twassalna għand Ġesù.
Il-mistednin ta’ The Handbook ta’ din il-ġimgħa huma Fr Josef Mifsud u Daniela Borg. The Handbook jixxandar kuljum fuq RTK103 fil-05.30, fis-12:40, fis-19.20 u fid-21.30, kif ukoll fuq Facebook permezz tal-paġna The Handbook… Read more »
Matul ix-xahar ta’ Lulju, 2025, Patri Mario Abela OSA; id-Direttur tas-Segretarjat Missjonijiet Agostinjani Amigos, flimkien ma’ Patri Terence Spiteri OSA; u sitt żgħażagħ Maltin għamlu ħidma missjunarja fil-Perù qalb il-familji u t-tfal foqra f’Iquitos u Nauta.
Is-Segretarjat Missjonijiet Agostinjani, ilu għal dawn l-aħħar 31 sena, sa mill-1994, itella’ gruppi ta’ żgħażagħ kull sena f’diversi pajjiżi fosthom il-Brażil, Mozambique u l-Kenja fl-Afrika. Din is-sena għall-ewwel darba saret ħidma f’Iquitos u Nauta fil-Perù… Read more »
Cycle of Catechesis – Jubilee 2025: Jesus Christ our Hope. III. The Passover of Jesus. 3. Forgiveness. «He loved them to the end» (Jn 13:2)
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today we will look at one of the most striking and luminous gestures in the Gospel: the moment when Jesus, during the last supper, offers a morsel to the one who is about to betray him… Read more »
Fl-okkażjoni tal-inawgurazzjoni tar-restawr li sar fuq il-kwadru ta’ Sidtna Marija Annunzjata fil-Knisja ta’ San Duminku fil-Birgu, se jittella’ kunċert bid-direzzjoni tas-Surmast Stephen Camilleri, nhar il-Ħadd 24 t’Awwissu 2025 fis-7:15pm. Matul il-kunċert, Valentina Lupo minn Atelier del Restauro Ltd, se tagħti spjegazzjoni dettaljata dwar il-proċess tar-restawr u Rev. P. Tonio Mallia Milanes OP se jagħmel diskors tal-okkażjoni. Dakinhar se jkun espost fil-knisja l-abbozz tal-istess pittura.
Il-kwadru ta’ Marija Annunzjata sar fl-1959 mill-artist Emvin Cremona biex ikun il-kwadru titulari tal-knisja l-ġdida tad-Dumnkani fil-Birgu… Read more »
Waqt il-programm The Handbook fuq RTK103, Daniela Borg qalet li aħna mhux imsejħin biex nibqgħu dejjem komdi u newtrali, iżda xi drabi jkun hemm bżonn li mmorru anki fl-iskumdità.
Il-mistednin ta’ The Handbook ta’ din il-ġimgħa huma Fr Josef Mifsud u Daniela Borg. The Handbook jixxandar kuljum fuq RTK103 fil-05.30, fis-12:40, fis-19.20 u fid-21.30, kif ukoll fuq Facebook permezz tal-paġna The Handbook… Read more »
Photo: Vatican News
Over 100 homeless and vulnerable people supported by Caritas of Albano joined Pope Leo XIV for a meal in the gardens of Castel Gandolfo, where the Pontiff is spending much of his summer break.
The initiative continues the practice established by Pope Francis, who frequently invited disadvantaged groups to share meals with him. Many of the attendees at Castel Gandolfo face homelessness or other personal difficulties, and the gathering was coordinated by the Diocese of Albano Laziale together with the Borgo Laudato Si’ centre… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!
Today’s Gospel presents us with a demanding text (cf. Lk 12:49-53), in which Jesus uses strong images and great frankness to teach his disciples that his mission, and even that of his followers, is not a “bed of roses”, but a “sign of contradiction” (cf. Lk 2:34).
In this way, the Lord anticipates what he will have to face in Jerusalem when he will be opposed, arrested, insulted, beaten, crucified; when his message of love and justice will be rejected; when the leaders of the people will react with viciousness at his preaching… Read more »
