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The Lord’s judgment will be in favour of the poor – Pope Francis

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the eighth World Day of Poverty

16/11/2024

The prayer of the poor rises up to God (cf. Sir 21:5)

Dear brothers and sisters,

1. The prayer of the poor rises up to God (cf. Sir 21:5). In this year dedicated to prayer in anticipation of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025, this expression of biblical wisdom is most fitting as we prepare for the Eighth World Day of the Poor, which will be observed on 17 November… Read more »

Annual meeting for Catechists of the Archdiocese of Malta

15/11/2024

On Wednesday 13th November 2024, hundreds of catechists of the Archdiocese of Malta, from various parishes and communities around Malta came together for the annual meeting inside the Auditorium of the <emSociety of Christian Doctrine</em(M.U.S.E.U.M.), at Blata l-Bajda.

The meeting began with an introduction by Rev. Dr. David Torpiano, the Archbishop’s Delegate for Catechesis. An inspiring reflection, centred on the theme: “Giving the reason for the hope that is in us” (1 Peter 3:8-17), was delivered by Mgr… Read more »

1,817 vacant places for students in Church Schools

15/11/2024

The Admission Regulations for Church Schools in Malta and Gozo for the scholastic year 2025-2026 have been published on the website of the Archdiocese of Malta church.mt.

There will be a total of 1,817 vacant places for students (1,577 in Malta and 240 in Gozo). All applications will be accepted online. Applications for ‘Criteria 1’ for Malta and Gozo are to be submitted between 21st and 28th November 2024.  ‘Late applications’ will be accepted between 5th and 12th December.  Applications for ‘Other Applicants’ can be submitted between 4th and 13th February 2025… Read more »

St Paul’s Missionary College students support Rome’s homeless

14/11/2024

During the November mid-term holidays, a group of fifth-year secondary students from St Paul’s Missionary College, accompanied by MSSP priests, worked voluntarily for five days in Rome with the homeless communities.

Through this initiative, students from St Paul’s Missionary College together with students from the Archbishop’s minor Seminary had the opportunity to live the message of the Gospel, “as you did at least among my brothers, you did with me” (Matthew 25:40)… Read more »

Special blessing mass for expectant mothers and new families

14/11/2024

A special mass is celebrated every four months at St. Anne’s Parish Church in Marsaskala for couples expecting a child. This mass offers a moment of prayer for blessings upon the mother and baby, seeking the intercession of St. Anne, the protector of mothers and unborn children.

The upcoming mass will be held on Sunday, November 24th, at 11:30 am at St. Anne’s Parish Church, Marsaskala… Read more »

Holy See to COP29: Indifference is an accomplice to injustice

13/11/2024

Representing the Holy See at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Cardinal Pietro Parolin stressed that “the scientific data available to us do not allow any further delay and make it clear that the preservation of creation is one of the most urgent issues of our time and we have to recognise that it is closely interrelated with the preservation of peace”.

The selfishness of individuals and groups

Speaking on behalf of Pope Francis at the United Nations’ 29th Climate Conference (COP29), the Cardinal Secretary of State emphasised that COP29 takes in a context conditioned by “growing disillusionment with multilateral institutions and dangerous tendencies to build walls”… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Mary takes us by the hand to Jesus

13/11/2024   Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

Among the various means by which the Holy Spirit implements His work of sanctification in the Church – the Word of God, the Sacraments, prayer – there is one in entirely particular, and it is  Marian piety. In the Catholic tradition there is this motto, this saying: “ Ad Iesum per Mariam”, that is, “to Jesus by means of Mary”… Read more »

World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis organises lunch with 1300 poor people

13/11/2024

Pope Francis during his lunch with the poor, World Day of the Poor, November 2023  (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto)

As has become customary, Pope Francis will celebrate World Day of the Poor with some of the poor people of Rome, who will join him for lunch after he has presided over mass.

Lunch with some of the poor people of Rome has become tradition for Pope Francis as he, along with the global Church, celebrate World Day of the Poor… Read more »

Live: Mass with new university graduates

12/11/2024   St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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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 »

The Villa Rosa project prioritises individual needs over community wellbeing

12/11/2024

The Church’s Environment Commission strongly disagrees with the proposed amendments to the local plans that would allow for a massive construction project at Villa Rosa in St Julian’s.

This project, which includes a 34‑story tower and two additional towers of 27 stories, clearly shows that proper consideration has not been given to the impact on the surrounding communities, including increased traffic, visual impact, and reduced access to sunlight due to the shadows it will cast… Read more »