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Pope to Israeli President: Urgent ceasefire and aid for Gaza

05/09/2025

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday received Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, in audience in the Apostolic Palace.

The Israeli President subsequently met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

According to a statement issued by the Holy See Press Office, during “the cordial talks with the Holy Father and in the Secretariat of State, the political and social situation in the Middle East was addressed, where numerous conflicts persist, with particular attention given to the tragic situation in Gaza.”

Hope was expressed “for a speedy resumption of negotiations so that, with willingness and corageous decisions, as well as the support of the international community, the release of all hostages can be achieved, a permanent ceasefire reached with urgency, the safe entry of humanitarian aid into the most affected areas be facilitated, and full respect for humanitarian law be ensured, together with the legitimate aspirations of the two peoples.”

The statement added that there were talks about how to ensure a future for the Palestinian people and about peace and stability in the region… Read more »

Borgo Laudato si’: Pope Leo XIV to launch new ecological and spiritual chapter

05/09/2025

The Papal Villa and lush gardens in Castel Gandolfo, located about 25 kilometres southeast of Rome, is an expansive complex of buildings and gardens that overlook Lake Albano. Originally, the site belonged to Emperor Domitian’s villa but was acquired by the Holy See and has historically served as the summer residence for Popes.

Pope Leo XIV and the Laudato si’ project

This week, Pope Leo XIV will officially inaugurate much of the Castel Gandolfo property as the Borgo Laudato si’ ecology project… Read more »

“Put love where there is none, and love will appear” – Fr Charles Tabone

05/09/2025

Waqt il-programm The Handbook fuq RTK103, ġie diskuss l-ikbar kmandament tal-imħabba fejn issemmiet is-sentenza ta’ San Ġwann tas-Salib li f’sitwazzjonijiet fejn ma tħossx imħabba, ibda inti billi tpoġġi l-imħabba u hemmhekk issib l-imħabba.

Il-mistednin ta’ The Handbook ta’ din il-ġimgħa huma Fr Charles Tabone u Miriana Fenech Caruana. The Handbook jixxandar kuljum fuq RTK103 fil-05.30, fis-12:40, fis-19.20 u fid-21.30, kif ukoll fuq Facebook permezz tal-paġna The Handbook… Read more »

Malta’s hidden workforce: Migrants building prosperity while living in fear

Migrant workers accepting exploitation and abuse in silence as Malta's economic boom towers above their precarious reality

04/09/2025

In the shadow of Malta’s gleaming skyscrapers and bustling construction sites, a hidden workforce toils in silence, too afraid to speak out against exploitation, abuse, and systematic violations of their basic rights.

A new report by the Jesuit Refugee Service Malta reveals the stark reality facing thousands of undocumented and legally precarious migrant workers who have become the invisible backbone of Malta’s economic success… Read more »

“If we believe in Him in moments of sorrow, joy will not leave our hearts” – Fr Charles Tabone

03/09/2025

Waqt il-programm The Handbook fuq RTK103, Fr Charles Tabone tkellem fuq kif fil-mumenti ta’ tbatija, minkejja n-niket, xorta waħda jista’ jkollna l-ferħ f’qalbna.

Silta mill-qari tal-lum
Qari mill-Evanġelju skont San Mattew – Mt 22, 1-14
Is-sultan qal lill-qaddejja tiegħu: “Il-festa mħejjija, imma lil dawk ma kienx ta’ min jistedinhom għaliha… Read more »

New leadership elected for KSMR

02/09/2025

The Conference of Major Superiors (KSMR) has elected a new Council for the next two years.

Fr Eric Cachia SDB, Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco in Malta, has been elected President of the KSMR of the Religious Congregations and Institutes in Malta.

Fr Eric Cachia SDB

In his capacity as President, Fr Eric will represent the Conference in official and ecclesial contexts, preside over the General Assembly and the General Council, and ensure the communication of directives and guidance issued by the Holy See or other authoritative ecclesiastical bodies to the Council… Read more »

Pray for our schools

01/09/2025

In the spirit of the Global Week of Prayer from September 1st to 7th, led by the 24-7 Prayer Movement worldwide, we invite the entire Church community — educators, students, families, religious, and laypeople — to unite in prayer for our school communities in Malta and Gozo.

At the beginning of the Season of Creation and as the new scholastic year approaches, we believe it’s the perfect moment to dedicate our schools to God… Read more »

Details of the official visit of Fr Fabio Attard SDB to Malta

01/09/2025

Fr Fabio Attard SDB

The Church in Malta is pleased to welcome Fr Fabio Attard SDB, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, on his first official visit to Malta, taking place between 2 and 5 October 2025. This visit will continue to enkindle in the Church, especially in young people, a spirit of faith, celebration and renewal.

Fr Fabio Attard was elected Rector Major last March as the 11th successor of Don Bosco and the worldwide leader of the Salesians who are present in 136 countries today… Read more »

Pope invites Christians to unite for Creation Day on September 1

01/09/2025

Photo – Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

On September 1, Christians across the world unite to mark Creation Day, the annual celebration of the mystery of Creation.

Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV recalled that Pope Francis extended the celebration to Catholics 10 years ago by instituting the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, saying prayer for Creation is “now more urgent and important than ever.”

“Together with all Christians, we celebrate it and extend it into the Season of Creation until October 4, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi,” he said… Read more »

“I try to see people as persons rather than as just another case” – Miriana Fenech Caruana

01/09/2025

Waqt il-programm The Handbook fuq RTK103, Miriana Fenech Caruana tkellmet fuq kif fix-xogħol tagħha bħala occupational therapist, tipprova tħares lejn in-nies bħala persuni individwali bl-istorja unika tagħhom iktar milli bħala numru jew każ ieħor mal-oħrajn.