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“We are truly in need of the Divine Mercy” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland, at Mdina Cathedral

24/10/2016

  • On Saturday 22nd October 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated Mass on the occasion of the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland, at St Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina.


    Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • St Paul’s Cathedral, Imdina

    22nd October 2016

    On 22nd October 1978 when Karol Woytyla, Pope John Paul II, in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican pronounced those very famous words: “Aprite le porte a Christo”, ‘Open the doors for Christ.’

    This is what we are celebrating today on the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland – Poland opening its doors to Jesus Christ…

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“When we celebrate the martyrs of the past, we remember the ones of today” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the feast of St Ursola

24/10/2016

  • Il-Ġimgħa 21 ta’ Ottubru 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa fil-festa ta’ Sant’Ursola, fil-Knisja ddedikata għaliha, il-Belt Valletta. Fiċ-Ċelebrazzjoni tal-Quddiesa ħadu sehem is-Sorijiet tal-Monasteru tal-Klawsura u Membri tal-Ordni ta’ San Ġwann ta’ Ġerusalemm.

    Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Knisja ta’ Sant’Ursola, il‑Belt Valletta

    21 ta’ Ottubru 2016

     

    “Min se jakkuża l‑magħżulin ta’ Alla? …

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Pope Francis: Angelus appeal for Mosul

24/10/2016

  • Pope Francis made an appeal for the safety of citizens trapped inside the embattled Iraqi city of Mosul on Sunday.

    Speaking to pilgrims and tourists gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis said, “In these dramatic hours, I am close to the entire population of Iraq, especially that of the city of Mosul.” The Holy Father went on to say, “Our hearts are shocked by the heinous acts of violence that for too long have been perpetrated against innocent citizens: whether they be Muslims, whether they be Christians, or people belonging to other ethnic groups and religions.”

    Having departed from his prepared text, Pope Francis added, “I was saddened to hear news of the killing – in cold blood – of many sons and daughters of that beloved land, including many children: this cruelty makes us weep, leaving us without words.”

    The Holy Father concluded his appeal saying, “Along with this word of solidarity goes assurance of my remembrance in prayer so that Iraq, while gravely stricken, might be both strong and firm in the hope of moving toward a future of security, reconciliation and peace.”

    The Pope then invited all those gathered to join him in a moment of silent prayer, before leading them in the recitation of the Ave Maria. 

    Source: Vatican Radio

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Gozitan nativity crib and Maltese music at St Peter’s Square, Vatican

23/10/2016
  • Waqt konferenza tal-aħbarijiet li saret is-Sibt, 22 ta’ Ottubru 2016, il-Ministru għall-Ġustizzja, Kultura u Gvern Lokali Owen Bonnici ħabbar li f’Diċembru li ġej, dawk kollha li jgħaddu minn Pjazza San Pietru fil-Vatikan ser jesperjenzaw presepju tradizzjonali Malti, li se jkun akkumpanjat minn talent mużikali minn pajjiżna. Il-presepju se jkun esebit mill-ewwel ġimgħa ta’ Diċembru sat-8 ta’ Jannar, u wara se jibqa’ jiġi esebit f’pajjiżna f’postijiet pubbliċi fi żmien il-Milied…

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The Archbishop appoints two Archpriests and a Parish Priest

21/10/2016
    • Kappillan ġdid għall-Parroċċa ta’ Marsaxlokk

      L‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ħatar lill-Kan. Dun Luke Seguna bħala kappillan tal‑Parroċċa tal-Madonna ta’ Pompei, Marsaxlokk.

      Dun Luke Seguna twieled fit‑13 ta’ Awwissu 1983. Huwa rċieva l‑edukazzjoni primarja fl‑iskola tas‑Sorijiet tal‑Karità u fil‑Kulleġġ De La Salle fejn irċieva wkoll l‑edukazzjoni sekondarja. Kompla bl‑edukazzjoni terzjarja fil‑Fakultà tat‑Teoloġija (Filosofija u Teoloġija) fl‑Università ta’ Malta, fejn studja wkoll it‑Teoloġija Pastorali…

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“Grant us the grace to be good citizens of our Country” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop meets with students and staff of Ħandaq Secondary School in Qormi

21/10/2016

  • Nhar il-Ġimgħa 21 ta’ Ottubru 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna żar l-istudenti u l-istaff kollu tal-Kulleġġ San Injazju, fl-iskola sekondarja tal-Ħandaq, Ħal Qormi. L-Arċisqof kellu l-opportunita’ jsegwi animazzjoni mill-istudenti u jwieġeb għall-mistoqsijiet tagħhom. Fl-aħħar tal-laqgħa Mons. Arċisqof għamel talba mal-istudenti: 

    “Mulej agħtina l-għerf biex nibżgħu għall-ambjent u l-ħolqien sabiħ li tajtna. Agħtina l-grazzja biex ngħixu fil-paċi ma’ xulxin, nikbru ferħana u nkunu ċittadini tajbin ta’ din l-Art ħelwa li tatna isimha…

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Benjamin Tonna Lecture: How to think About Love

A reflection in conversation with Julian of Norwich

21/10/2016
  • DISCERN is organising the Benjamin Tonna Lecture 2016 – ‘How to think about Love – A reflection in conversation with Julian of Norwich’. The lecture will be delivered by Professor Karen E. Kilby, The Bede Chair of Catholic Theology, University of Durham.   Date: Thursday 27th October 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Dar il-Ħanin Samaritan, Conference Centre, Triq il-Palazz l-Aħmar, Santa Venera

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Pope: Catechism is not enough to know Jesus, we need prayer

21/10/2016

  • Pope Francis said the catechism on its own is not sufficient to truly know Jesus and we need prayer, worship and to recognize ourselves as sinners. His words came during his morning Mass celebrated on Thursday in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence.

    The cue for the Pope’s reflections during his homily came from St Paul’s letter to the Ephesians where the Apostle prayed that they may be strengthened with power through the Holy Spirit and that Christ may dwell in their hearts…

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Caritas warns of heavy civilian casualties in Mosul conflict

20/10/2016

  • The head of the Catholic aid and development agency, Caritas Internationalis, has warned the conflict in the Iraqi city of Mosul will cause heavy civilian casualties and will not be “a clean war” to rid the city of so-called Islamic State militants.

    The Secretary General of the global Caritas confederation, Michel Roy also accused world leaders of “double standards” and of pursuing national interests in Syria and Iraq, rather than considering the interests of the civilian populations of those two countries…

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The Archbishop meets American university students on a pilgrimage in Malta

19/10/2016
  • On Monday 17th October 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna met a group of theology students from the University of Notre Dame in the United States. The meeting was held at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana. The American students travelled to Malta on a pilgrimage during which they were introduced to Maltese catechists from the Society of Christian Doctrine (M.U.S.E.U.M.). They also visited religious shrines and places of worship…

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