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One year of Pope Leo XIV: a voice of hope in a divided world

08/05/2026

Photo: Vatican Media

It-8 ta’ Mejju 2026 jimmarka l-ewwel anniversarju mill-ħatra tal-Papa Ljun XIV bħala l-267 suċċessur ta’ Pietru. Sena wara li dehret id-daħna bajda fis-6:06pm mill-Kappella Sistina, l-ewwel sena tal-pontifikat tiegħu jidher li kienet immarkata minn stil kalm, missjunarju u profond li ħares lejn il-paċi u d-dinjità ta’ kull bniedem.

Sa mill-ewwel messaġġ tiegħu Urbi et Orbi, il-Papa għażel li jqiegħed il-paċi fiċ-ċentru tal-missjoni tiegħu, hekk kif sellem lid-dinja bil-kliem ta’ Kristu: “Il-paċi tkun magħkom ilkoll!”

Dan il-messaġġ ma kienx sempliċiment slogan biex ta bidu għall-pontifikat iżda linja ċara tal-ministeru, f’liema messaġġ il-kelma ‘paċi’ ntqalet minn tal-inqas 10 darbiet… Read more »

COMECE Reflection Paper addresses mental health challenges in Europe

08/05/2026

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) published on Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Reflection Paper entitled “Mental Health in Europe – A Call for Care”. The document offers an ethical and human-centred contribution to the growing European public and political debate on mental health, calling for policies rooted in human dignity, solidarity and integral care.

The COMECE document was released in the context of the 2026 European Mental Health Week (4-8 May 2026), coordinated by Mental Health Europe and highlighting community, resilience, and inclusive policies, aiming to move conversations from crisis response toward prevention and collective action… Read more »

Pompeii prepares to welcome Pope Leo on 1st anniversary of pontificate

07/05/2026

Photo: Vatican Media

The Archbishop of Pompeii looks ahead to Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Marian city on the first anniversary of his pontificate, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii venerated in the Shrine.

Expressing his joy and gratitude for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to the city of Pompeii on 8 May 2026, Archbishop Tommaso Caputo said “The Holy Father’s visit to Pompeii to celebrate the first year of his pontificate is a most special gift, one that we wish to welcome with hearts full of gratitude, so that our community may become ever more a sanctuary of light, a school of prayer, and a fortress of peace.”

Speaking to Vatican News just days ahead of the Pope’s one-day visit to Naples and nearby Pompeii in Italy’s southern Campania region, the Pontifical Delegate for the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii described the “enthusiastic and joyful” anticipation of the faithful… Read more »

Id-Dar tal-Providenza unveils ambitious plans for 16th BOV Volleyball Marathon

06/05/2026

Id-Dar tal-Providenza has announced ambitious plans for the upcoming edition of its annual fundraising volleyball marathon.

Now in its 16th edition, the BOV Volleyball Marathon will take place between Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th July, and will, for the first time, be held at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali. The event will also be broadcast across all local television stations.

Organisers explained that the new venue will open up exciting opportunities for the event, while also making it more accessible and central for visitors… Read more »

Paths to Peace

The colloquium will explore the meaning of peace from a theological perspective while engaging in dialogue with other disciplines

05/05/2026   The Archbishop’s Curia, Floriana

A Theology & Peace Colloquium is being organised titled ‘Paths to Peace: Theological Reflections in a Fractured World’, taking place on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, beginning at 9am.

In a world increasingly marked by fragmentation and conflict, the need to reflect seriously on peace has never been more urgent. This colloquium will explore the meaning of peace from a theological perspective while engaging in dialogue with other disciplines, recognising that peace must be addressed across social, political, ethical, and environmental contexts… Read more »

COMECE bishops: Urgent appeal for peace in the Middle East and global conflict zones

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi among the delegates at the COMECE Assembly

04/05/2026   Nicosia

Photo: Ada Lushi – COMECE

During the Spring Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Nicosia from 22 to 24 April 2026 in the context of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the delegated bishops adopted a declaration addressing global crises, with particular attention to the wars and instability in the Middle East and beyond… Read more »

The Pope: In God everyone is fully themselves

Regina Caeli

04/05/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

During the Easter season, like the early Church, we return to the words of Jesus, which reveal their full meaning in the light of his passion, death and resurrection.  What once eluded the disciples or caused them distress now comes back to their minds, warms their hearts and fills them with hope.

The Gospel proclaimed this Sunday presents the Master’s dialogue with his disciples during the Last Supper… Read more »

Diaconal Ordination Mass – 2nd May 2026, 9:30am

02/05/2026   St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »

St Joseph the Worker teaches us diligence, and the importance of being hardworking – The Archbishop

Mass during activity organised by Għaqda Nazzjonali tal-Abbatini Maltin

01/05/2026   Archbishop’s Seminary Chapel, Tal-Virtù, Rabat

Ritratt: Evan Demicoli – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Nerġa’ ngħidilkom grazzi talli ġejtu hawnhekk illum u talli tagħmlu ħafna affarijiet oħrajn. U ltqajna biex nagħmlu festa, nibdew ix-xahar ta’ Mejju billi nagħmlu l-festa lil San Ġużepp Ħaddiem. Din il-festa ġġiegħelna naħsbu fuq għażla importanti tal-Mulej, li Ġesù kien isejjaħlu Missier, u għallimna ngħidulu ‘Missierna li Inti fis-Smewwiet,’ li lil Ibnu jafdah għand mastrudaxxa… Read more »

Ordination of three new deacons

01/05/2026

(left) Bro. Raphael Axisa, Fra Mauro Zammit OFM Conv. and Bro. Matthew Alfino SDB
Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

This Saturday, 2nd Mary 2026, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will ordain three new deacons. The three deacons are Fra Mauro Zammit from the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, and Bro. Matthew Alfino and Bro. Raphael Axisa from the Salesians of Don Bosco.

The Mass with the Rite of Diaconate Ordination will be celebrated at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta at 9:30am and broadcast live on Church.mt and Newsbook.com.mt… Read more »