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“We need to be more aware of the dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church”

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 »

“I appreciated the eagerness of the religious and laypeople gathered in the rain to pray for the Pope”

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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 »

AKM Seminar: 95 Years of Catholic Action in Malta

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 »

Mediterranean pilgrimage aboard a school ship – new Vatican project

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 »

‘Slight improvement’ in Pope’s condition

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 »

Pope to deacons: ‘Be apostles of forgiveness and selfless servants’

  St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican

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 »

New committee for the Church Schools’ Association (2025-2028)

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 »

Pope spends a restful night on his 10th day in hospital

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 »

Embracing life with compassion until the end

Message by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

In the quiet rooms of hospitals and hospice centres, where time seems to stand still, countless people face the heavy burdens of severe illness and the approach of death. These moments are fraught with pain, fear, and sometimes an overwhelming sense of helplessness. It is here, in these tender spaces, that our compassion is needed most through unwavering presence, empathy, and dignified care… Read more »

Doctors: Pope responding to treatment but not yet out of danger

Pope Francis is not “in danger of death”, but he’s also not fully “out of danger”, members of his medical team have said.

At a press conference in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Dr Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the Pope, and Dr Luigi Carbone, the Vice-Director of the Vatican’s healthcare service, spoke for some forty minutes to a roomful of journalists… Read more »