Vatican Media spoke with Cardinal Mario Grech, the Secretary General of the Synod, about the objectives of the process that will accompany the implementation of the Synod on synodality approved by Pope Francis and which will culminate in the Ecclesial Assembly in 2028. “The goal of the journey that the General Secretariat of the Synod is proposing to local Churches,” he explains, “is not to add work upon work but to help Churches walk in a synodal style.” Here is an extract of the interview.  … Read more »

The seven people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation together with Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

After several months of spiritual preparation, seven adult Catholics received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a Mass at the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation in Ħal Balzan. His Lordship, Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi, administered the sacrament.

The newly confirmed, hailing from Malta, Indonesia, Italy, and Colombia, had not previously received the Sacrament of Confirmation for various reasons… Read more »

Pope Francis continues treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome 

On Wednesday evening, 12 March, the Holy See Press Office provided the following medical update on Pope Francis who has been receiving care at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February:

“The clinical condition of the Holy Father has remained stable, in the context of a complex overall medical picture.

The chest X-ray performed yesterday has radiologically confirmed the improvements observed in the previous days… Read more »

Footage: Miguela Xuereb

With few people seeking religious vocations, the director of the Seminary Vocations Centre, Fr James Saydon, is working with vocations promoters in a bid to determine how best to encourage those taking such a step.

In an interview with Newsbook Malta, Fr James stressed that while the central message could obviously not fundamentally change, the issue was how best to bring it across… Read more »

The DESTE Trio will come together for a special musical concert supporting a noble cause. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful selection of chamber music, in the enchanting setting of a truly unique theatre.

The trio features Stephanie Quintano (piano), Stefan Calleja (violin) and Desiree Calleja (cello), three accomplished musicians known for their exceptional artistry.

This concert is being held to raise funds for the beatification cause of Henry and Inez Casolani, a devoted couple who lived a life of faith, service, and love for God and their neighbours… Read more »

Ritratti: Sarah Salafia

Pellegrinaġġ penitenzjali djoċesan tal-Ġublew immexxi mill-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna, akkumpanjat bil-vara tal-Madonna tal-Grazzja, li sar ilbieraħ filgħaxija f’Ħadd in-Nies matul it-toroq ta’ Ħaż-Żabbar. Wara l-pellegrinaġġ saret quddiesa fis-Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Grazzja f’Ħaż-Żabbar ċelebrata mill-Arċisqof flimkien ma’ bosta saċerdoti.

Din it-tradizzjoni tmur lura mijiet ta’ snin ilu qabel il-wasla tal-Ordni ta’ San Ġwann f’Malta. Illum dan il-pellegrinaġġ isejjaħ lill-Insara kollha minn kull mixja tal-ħajja – kleru, għaqdiet reliġjużi, nies involuti fil-parroċċa, u pellegrini oħra – biex jissieħbu f’talba waħda b’ħarsa fuq il-ħniena tal-Mulej fl-ewwel Ħadd tar-Randan, bl-interċessjoni ta’ Marija, omm it-tama… Read more »