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Assisted suicide and euthanasia undermine society’s moral foundations, says id-Dar tal-Providenza

Id-Dar tal-Providenza is firmly opposed to assisted suicide and euthanasia, as it believes they both strike at the heart of society, which has a duty to protect the life of every person. They also undermine the principle of inclusion. It also maintains that the dignity of life is not achieved through assisted suicide. For these reasons, it strongly opposes the proposal to introduce assisted voluntary euthanasia in Malta… Read more »

‘The euthanasia law sets back the development of palliative care’ – Prof. Ilora Finlay

In an exclusive interview with Newsbook Malta, a Professor of palliative care and member of the House of Lords says that palliative care in Malta is still in its infancy.

A professor of palliative care and member of the House of Lords has claimed that while palliative care in Malta shows considerable promise, it remains in its early stages.

In an exclusive interview with Newsbook Malta at the Palace of Westminster in London, Professor Ilora Finlay expressed concern at the limited number of professionals in Malta specialising in palliative care. According to her, the number is so low that they could be counted on one hand… Read more »

70% of Malta’s residents prefer palliative care to euthanasia

47% would consider assisted suicide if they felt they were a burden on their loved ones

A new misco survey has found that 70% of Malta’s residents prefer palliative care that ensures a natural, pain-free death over the option of assisted suicide.

The survey, conducted between 10 and 19 June among 500 respondents, comes as the government’s public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia enters its final week.

The White Paper under consultation proposes allowing terminally ill patients with less than six months to live access to lethal medication to end their lives voluntarily… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Jesus heals us and revives us

Cycle of Catechesis – Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our Hope. II. The life of Jesus. The Healings. 11. The bleeding woman and Jairus’ daughter. “Do not be afraid; just have faith!” (Mk 5:36)

Dear brothers and sisters,

Today we will again consider the healings of Jesus as a sign of hope. In Him, there is a strength that we too can experience when we enter into a relationship with His Person… Read more »

Towards a Mediterranean Theology: RT Med holds international conference in Malta

The Mediterranean Theological Network (RT Med) convened in Malta for an international conference titled “On Mediterranean Routes: Methodological Guidelines for Theology from the Mediterranean”.

The event gathered researchers and theologians from across the region, including Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Albania, Italy, France, Spain and Malta.

The conference opened with an in-depth exploration of Malta’s unique Mediterranean context: its history, cultural roots and contemporary challenges… Read more »

‘We cannot pray or live’ without listening to cries of people suffering war

Mediterranean Theological Network makes impassioned appeal for peace

The Mediterranean Theological Network (RTMed) insisted one cannot pray or live without listening to the cry and terror of people suffering because of war in the Mediterranean and beyond, stressed that the world stood “on the brink of a conflict of catastrophic proportions.”

The RTMed network was established around the editorial team of a manifesto for a theology from the Mediterranean, and counts members from across the Mediterranean, including Malta… Read more »

Over 2,000 students completed courses by PFI

The Pastoral Formation Institute looks ahead with renewed vision

The Pastoral Formation Institute (PFI) concluded another academic year on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, having accompanied over 2,000 participants across 78 course occurrences, a remarkable increase from last year’s 1,052 participants across 28 courses.

The evening commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass, presided over by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi, followed by a moment of communion among students, lecturers, and staff. This gathering reflected the spirit of shared growth and community that defined the past year… Read more »

Julian Fenech awarded 2025 Pope John XXIII Prize for Goodness

Julian Fenech, li jmur fl-Iskola Primarja STC Annibale Preca Ħal Lija, huwa r-rebbieħ tal-Premju Papa Ġwanni XXIII għat-Tjubija 2025. Huwa ġie mressaq għal dan il-premju mill-kap tal-iskola, is-Sur Lawrence Darmanin.

Waħda mill-aktar kwalitajiet notevoli ta’ Julian hija d-dedikazzjoni tiegħu lejn studenti bi bżonnijiet speċjali u dawk minn kulturi differenti. Hu dejjem lest jaħdem magħhom, speċjalment meta jkun hemm xogħol fi gruppi.

Julian huwa eżempju ta’ xi jfisser li tkun ta’ qalb tajba… Read more »

Pope Leo XIV to spend summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo

Photo: Vatican Media (main square of Castel Gandolfo)

Pope Leo XIV will resume the tradition of spending some time in Castel Gandolfo during the summer holidays.

According to a statement published by the Prefecture of the Papal Household on Tuesday, the Holy Father will spend two separate periods in the hilltop town near Rome.

He will spend half of July at the papal residence and then return for the holiday of the Feast of the Assumption on August 15… Read more »

Concerns voiced by disability advocates on embryo screening and euthanasia practice

Photo by RDNE

As the Maltese Federation of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (MFOPD), we are deeply concerned about the growing trend in some EU countries to expand euthanasia and assisted dying legislation in ways that may endanger the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities.

While euthanasia is often framed as a personal choice in the face of unbearable suffering, international experience has shown that persons with disabilities can be disproportionately affected… Read more »