L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Kif jista’ dan jagħtina ġismu biex nikluh?” (Ġw 6:52). Din hija l-mistoqsija li għamlu dawk li kienu qed jisimgħu lil Ġesù, u jidher ċar li fehmu tajjeb x’qed jgħid Ġesù. Ma kienx qed jitkellem fuq xi ħaġa li se jagħtihom biex iżommuha b’tifkira jew b’simbolu, imma kien qed jitkellem realment fuq li se jagħti lilu nnifsu proprju fl-Ewkaristija. U dak inhar diversi nies li semgħuh ma fehmux kif dan kien possibbli, anzi ftit wara din is-silta hemm ir-reazzjoni tan-nies li jgħidu: dan tqil wisq biex tifhmu! … Read more »

The priests and religious of Malta gathered for the in-service course for the clergy2026 to reflect on communion in preparation for the implementation phase of the Pastoral Plan, issued on Pentecost. The theme was chosen in light of the challenges the diocese is facing, as well as in reference to Pope Leo XIV, who often speaks of the value of communion as a sign of the Church: “to work together more, especially between neighbouring parishes, pooling our charisms and potential, planning together and avoiding overlapping initiatives… Read more »

Photo: Vatican News

Currently President and COO of EWTN News, Maria Montserrat Alvarado will succeed Paolo Ruffini in November, continuing the path of reform and renewal initiated by Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, currently President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News, as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, effective from 1 November 2026.

Born in Mexico City, Alvarado earned academic degrees from Florida International University and George Washington University… Read more »

Curia HR Director Dr Rebecca Gatt receiving certificate from NCPE Commissioner Ms Renee Laiviera. Photo: NCPE

The Archbishop’s Curia within Archdiocese of Malta has once again been awarded the Equality Mark issued by the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE). This reaffirms its ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace founded on equality, dignity, and respect. This renewed certification recognises the Archbishop’s Curia’s continuous efforts to uphold gender equality, promote family‑friendly measures, and ensure equal opportunities for all employees… Read more »

The screening of the short film Cookie Box. Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

MELA (Mediterranean Ethnographic Laboratory & Archives) organised a screening of the award-winning short film Cookie Box on 27 May. The event was held in collaboration with the Migrants Commission and the Archbishop’s Seminary. It was followed by a discussion entitled The Art of Awareness: Women, Film, and the Mediterranean, which brought together perspectives from the worlds of film, culture, and contemporary thought… Read more »

MELA is organising a screening of the award-winning short film Cookie Box, in collaboration with the Migrants Commission and the Archbishop’s Seminary. The event forms part of an evening of reflection titled The Art of Awareness: Women, Film, and the Mediterranean, exploring how women’s experiences are represented, narrated, and voiced through film. The conversation will open space to reflect on questions of representation, voice, and agency, particularly in relation to women’s lived realities across the Mediterranean… Read more »

An interfaith gathering hosted by President Myriam Spiteri Debono was held at San Anton Palace, bringing together religious leaders and representatives from various faiths and denominations in Malta in a spirit of dialogue, respect, and peace. Organised by the Faculty of Theology as part of the International Religion and Society Conference to be held later this month, the event highlighted the shared responsibility of faith communities in promoting unity, human dignity, and mutual understanding within society… Read more »