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‘He Loved Us’: Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

24/10/2024

“‘He loved us’, Saint Paul says of Christ (cf. Rom 8:37), in order to make us realize that nothing can ever “separate us” from that love (Rom 8:39)”: Thus begins Pope Francis’ fourth Encyclical, which takes its title from the opening words, Dilexit nos.

The Encyclical is dedicated to the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus Christ: “His open heart has gone before us and waits for us, unconditionally, asking only to offer us His love and friendship,” the Pope writes in the introductory paragraph… Read more »

Pope at General Audience: Invite Holy Spirit to protect your marriage and children

23/10/2024

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

Last time we explained what we proclaim about the Holy Spirit in the Creed. The reflection of the Church, however, did not stop at that brief profession of faith. It continued, both in the East and in the West, by the work of the great Fathers and Doctors. Today, in particular, we would like to gather a few crumbs of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit developed in the Latin tradition, to see how it enlightens all of Christian life and the sacrament of marriage in particular… Read more »

Activities organised at St Paul’s Missionary College during missionary month

23/10/2024

During October, a month dedicated to missions, St Paul’s Missionary College especially lives this theme. During the preparatory week for World Mission Day on Sunday 20th October, various activities were organised for students and staff.

Both schools gathered for mass where they listened to staff members and members of MSSP talk about the missionary experiences they went on last summer. Secondary school students had the opportunity to meet several MSSP brothers online, living at the International Formation House in the Philippines… Read more »

‘Dilexit nos’: Pope to publish encyclical on Sacred Heart of Jesus

22/10/2024

“Dilexit nos” (He Loved Us) will be Pope Francis’ fourth encyclical, and it comes at a time of profound global challenges.

The world today is scarred by war, social and economic imbalances, rampant consumerism, and technologies that threaten to undermine human nature.

With this document, Pope Francis will call for a change of perspective, urging humanity to rediscover what is most essential: the heart… Read more »

Pope at Angelus: Missionary proclamation invites all to a joyful encounter with the Lord

20/10/2024 Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Before the conclusion of this Eucharistic celebration, I thank all of you who have come to honour the new Saints. I greet the Cardinals, the bishops, the consecrated men and women, especially the Friars Minor and the Maronite faithful, the Consolata Missionaries, the Little Sisters of the Holy Family and the Oblates of the Holy Spirit, as well as the other groups of pilgrims who have come from various places… Read more »

15 volunteers share inspiring stories from mission and volunteer work in 2024

World Mission Day 2024

20/10/2024

World Mission Sunday, established 98 years ago by Pope Pius XI, is a universal day of prayer and reflection for Catholic missions, reaffirming the Church’s dedication to the universal mission of evangelisation. Pope Francis’ message for 2024 World Mission Sunday is centred on the Gospel of Matthew: “Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet,” encouraging us to be a part of the call to invite everyone to experience the joy of Christ… Read more »

News from the Synod: Mediterranean Assembly to listen to migrants

19/10/2024

Photo: Vatican News

Hekk kif il-laqgħat tal-Assemblea Sinodali f’Ruma ġa qabżu n-nofs, fis-sessjoni tal-bieraħ filgħodu ġiet proposta l-idea ta’ “assemblea ekkleżjali Mediterranja” biex tagħti widen għall-vuċijiet tal-migranti. Il-parteċipanti sinodali esprimew gratitudni lejn ir-rwol tal-Knejjes li qed jilqgħu l-migranti u faħħru l-inizjattivi maħduma flimkien bl-għan li jissapportjaw din il-missjoni.

Fost it-temi diskussi kien hemm l-attenzjoni għaż-żgħażagħ u lejn dawk b’diżabbiltajiet, b’tamiet għal rabtiet isħaħ bejn il-Kurja Rumana u l-komunitajiet lokali… Read more »

The future of European workers currently discussed by commission led by Bishop Galea-Curmi

“We want to ensure that everyone in Europe finds dignity in their work”

18/10/2024

Ritratt: COMECE

Kummissjoni mmexxija mill-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi qed taħdem fuq dokument li jitkellem dwar l-isfidi attwali u tal-futur li qed jaffaċċjaw il-ħaddiema fl-Unjoni Ewropea. Il-Kummissjoni għall-Affarijiet Soċjali tifforma parti mill-Konferenza tal-Isqfijiet tal-Unjoni Ewropea (COMECE), li l-Isqof Awżiljarju hu membru tagħha.

Il-membri tal-kummissjoni li huma esperti fuq il-politika soċjali u jinħatru għal terminu ta’ ħames snin, bħalissa qed jaħdmu fuq dan id-dokument b’rabta mal-missjoni Ewropea tagħhom li jindirizzaw il-kundizzjonijiet tal-ħaddiema fl-Ewropa, il-faqar u l-ġustizzja ekoloġika u ekonomika… Read more »

Mission as a tireless going out to invite others to the Lord’s banquet – Pope Francis

Message by Pope Francis for Missionary Day 2024

18/10/2024

Go and invite everyone to the banquet (cf. Mt 22:9)

Dear brothers and sisters!

The theme I have chosen for this year’s World Mission Day is taken from the Gospel parable of the wedding banquet (cf. Mt 22:1-14). After the guests refused his invitation, the king, the main character in the story, tells his servants: “Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find” (v… Read more »

Pope to G7 on Inclusion and Disability: However different, we are all the same

17/10/2024

(VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto)

Pope Francis urges global leaders at the G7 on Inclusion and Disability to prioritise the dignity, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities, emphasising justice, universal accessibility, and solidarity.

Addressing Ministers of the G7 Inclusion and Disability Summit, in the Vatican on 17 October, Pope Francis expressed deep gratitude for their commitment to building a more just and inclusive world… Read more »