News from the Church in Malta
Il-karba ta’ Ġesù fuq is-salib: “Elì, Elì, lama sabaktani” li l-Evanġelista San Mattew ifissrilna bħala “Alla tiegħi, Alla tiegħi, għaliex tlaqtni” tista’ tlun il-karba ta’ eluf ta’ bnedmin imxerddin mad-dinja, li jħossu u jinsabu tassew weħidhom. Weħidhom mhux bilfors fis-sens li huma mingħajr il-preżenza ta’ bnedmin oħra madwarhom, ħadd ma japprezzahom, ħadd ma jifhem il-ħtiġijiet tagħhom u jkun lest li jaqdihom…
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Once again this year, World Mission Day gathers us around the person of Jesus, “the very first and greatest evangelizer” (Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi, 7), who continually sends us forth to proclaim the Gospel of the love of God the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit. This Day invites us to reflect anew on the mission at the heart of the Christian faith…
The Cathedral of Notre Dame, the 12th-century Gothic church built on the Ile de la Cité in the middle of the river Seine, visited by more than 14 million people each year, is in trouble.
After surviving the French Revolution and two world wars, Notre Dame faces the biggest threat to its existence yet: it’s falling apart. According to Time, centuries of weather and pollution and some shoddy 19th-century restoration work have left the cathedral crumbling and in desperate need of repair…
The number of Catholics in the world is increasing: almost one billion and 300 million, 17.7% of the world’s population. According to figures from the Church’s Book of Statistics and elaborated by Agenzia Fides, the baptized are 12 million and a half more than the previous year . This is one of the data in the Dossier published by Agenzia Fides on the occasion of the 91st World Mission Day, which is celebrated on Sunday, 22nd October 2017, which offers a panorama of the Church in the world…
The Most Reverend Charles J. Scicluna
Archbishop of Malta
Saddened by the tragic death of Daphne Caruana Galizia, His Holiness Pope Francis offers prayers for her eternal rest, and asks you kindly to convey his condolences to her family. The Holy Father also assures you of his spiritual closeness to the Maltese people at this difficult moment, and implores God’s blessings upon the nation…
L‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ħatar lil Dun Gordon Refalo bħala Kappillan tal‑Parroċċa ta’ Santa Marija, Ħal Għaxaq.
Dun Gordon Refalo twieled Tas‑Sliema fit‑30 ta’ Novembru 1961. Huwa rċieva l‑edukazzjoni tiegħu fl‑iskola ta’ St Joseph ir‑Rabat, u fil‑Kulleġġ San Alwiġi, Birkirkara. Dun Gordon kompla bl‑edukazzjoni terzjarja fil‑Fakultà tat‑Teoloġija (Filosofija u Teoloġija) fl‑Università ta’ Malta…
An order of nuns has opened a restaurant in East London offering free food, named “Nundos”.
Sisters from the Daughters of Divine Charity opened the temporary – or “pop-up” – restaurant in Shoreditch on Tuesday offering “food for the soul”, such as chicken soup and lentil broth, free of charge.
However, the nuns ask customers to leave their phones aside and talk to fellow diners…
This Thursday, 26th october 2017, the Franciscan Community of Birkirkara in collaboration with the Abramo community, are organising a panel discussion about the scientific, biblical and spiritual aspects of the Shroud.
The key note speakers are:
– Prof. Paul Pace – Who will be focusing on the scientific details about the passion (from the info in the shroud) with some Biblical cross referencing…
Peace remains an urgent task in today’s world, where so many peoples are scarred by war and conflict, Pope Francis said on Wednesday in a meeting with the World Conference of Religions for Peace.
“Peace is both a divine gift and a human achievement,” the pope said. “This is why believers of all religions are called to implore peace and to intercede for it.”
The organization was inaugurated in 1970, with a World Conference on Religion and Peace in Kyoto, Japan…
Pope Francis has condemned the terrorist attack that killed over 300 people, including children, in the Somali capital Mogadishu.
Speaking during the weekly General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope said he wished to express his sorrow for the massacre that took place on Saturday.
“This terrorist act , he said, deserves to be most strongly deplored, also because it falls on a population that is already suffering deeply”…
