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Pope in Assisi: forgiveness can truly renew Church and world

05/08/2016
  • Pope Francis made a private pilgrimage on Thursday to the Italian town of Assisi and spoke about the importance of forgiveness, saying only the path of forgiveness can truly renew the Church and the world. He lamented that “too many people are caught up in resentment and harbour hatred because they are incapable of forgiving.” “These people,” he went on, “ruin their own lives and the lives of those around them.”  The Pope’s words came during an address delivered inside the Basilica of St…

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“We are all called for the martyrdom of love” – The Archbishop to Parish Priests

The Archbishop celebrates the Jubilee of Mercy with Parish Priests in Mdina

04/08/2016
  • Nhar l-Erbgħa 3 ta’ Awwissu 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa mal-Kappillani, fl-okkażjoni tal-Ġublew tal-Ħniena. Il-purċissjoni bdiet mill-Knisja tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu fl-Imdina sal-Katidral, fejn il-Kappillani għaddew mill-Bieb tal-Ħniena, u wara saret iċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-Quddiesa.    Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
  •   Il-Katidral tal-Imdina 3 ta’ Awwissu 2016   Il-karba tal-mara Kangħanija hija karba li ħafna drabi toħroġ mill-qalb tagħna meta għarkubbtejna quddiem il-Mulej, inkunu mgħobbija b’xi problema li għalina m’ghandhiex soluzzjoni…

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Pope Francis meets with refugee children

04/08/2016
  • Pope Francis met with a group of 65 child refugees from Syria and Eritrea on Wednesday during his General Audience. The children are staying in the small town of Castelnuovo di Porto, located 25 kilometres north of Rome. The children were wearing shirts saying “Grazie Papa Francesco” [Thank you, Pope Francis], and gave the Holy Father a large teddy bear. They also held up a sign saying “Our house is where peace resides.” Pope Francis washed the feet of refugees from the Centre for Asylum Seekers at Castelnuovo di Porto on Holy Thursday in March…

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Courses by the Pastoral Formation Institute for the year 2016/2017

04/08/2016
  • Fis‑sena akkademika li tibda f’Ottubru 2016, l‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali u diversi entitajiet formattivi oħra fil‑Knisja ser joffru korsijiet varji ta’ formazzjoni Nisranija. Fost is‑16‑il kors offruti mill‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali hemm korsijiet dwar ir‑rispett lejn il‑ħajja umana, il‑ħajja tal‑familja, l‑Evanġelizzazzjoni, l‑użu tas‑social media fl‑Evanġelizzazzjoni u l‑Ekumenizmu. Il‑korsijiet offruti se jkunu dawn:  
    • The Human Experience of God in Prayer  (NQF livell 4)
    • Basic Course in Parish Life (NQF livell 4)
    • Respect for Life (NQF livell 5)
    • Module in Franciscan Spirituality (NQF livell 5)
    • Politics & the Common Good: The Call to Public Life (NQF livell 5)
    • Module on the Ministry of the Liturgical Cantor (NQF livell 5)
    • Module on Liturgical Flower Ministry (NQF livell 5)
    • General Education Award in Evangelisation  (NQF livell 4)
    • Higher Education Award in Evangelisation in a Digital Age (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education award in Ecumenism (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in Family Ministry  (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in Adolescent and Youth Ministry (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in the Liturgy (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in Parish Nursing (NQF livell 6)
    • Higher Education Award in Catholic Social Teaching (NQF livell 5)
    • Higher Education Award in Christian Leadership I (NQF livell 5)

      Il‑korsijiet tal‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali huma akkreditati mill‑Malta Qualifications Council u jwasslu għal General Education Award jew Higher Education Award…

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Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for August 2016

03/08/2016
  • Pope Francis released on Tuesday a video message on his universal prayer intentions for August where he speaks of his desire that sports may build a culture of encounter among everyone for a world of peace. Watch the Pope’s video message which was delivered in his native Spanish:
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  • English translation of his message: Sports, a culture of encounter Sports make it possible to build a culture of encounter among everyone for a world of peace…

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Maltese youth return to Malta after attending World Youth Day celebrations in Poland

01/08/2016
  • It-Tnejn, l-1 ta’ Awwissu 2016, waslu lura Malta uħud miż-żgħażagħ li attendew għaċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet tal-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ fil-Polonja. Iż-żgħażagħ li waslu Malta t-Tnejn wara nofsinhar jinkludu membri taż-Żgħażagħ Azzjoni Kattolika (ŻAK) li fuq talba tal-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ħadu ħsieb il-parteċipazzjoni tad-delegazzjoni Maltija fil-Polonja. Iż-żgħażagħ Maltin li attendew il-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ kien ta’ aktar minn 650, minn 23 għaqda reliġjuża differenti u minn diversi parroċċi f’Malta u Għawdex…

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Pope Francis: terrorism rooted in idolatry of money

01/08/2016
  • Pope Francis returned to decry terrorism as an inhuman evil on Sunday evening, even as he once again insisted that the real root cause of terrorism is the idolatry of wealth, and not true religion. Speaking to reporters during his in-flight press conference on return from Krakow, where he had traveled on Wednesday of last week to lead World Youth Day celebrations, the Holy Father said, “Terrorism grows when there is no other option, and to the extent the world economy has at its center the god of money and not the person.” “This,” the Pope stressed, “is fundamental terrorism, it is against all humanity.” Discussing his own experience with interreligious dialogue, the Holy Father said that Muslims seek “peace and encounter,” adding, “If I speak of Islamic violence, I should speak of Catholic violence…

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Pope Francis at Angelus: Panama to host WYD 2019

31/07/2016
  • Pope Francis on Sunday announced that Panama is to host the 2019 edition of World Youth Day. He made the announcement at the conclusion of the closing Mass for WYD Krakow 2016, just ahead of the Angelus prayer: At the conclusion of this celebration, I join all of you in thanking God, the Father of infinite mercy, for allowing us to experience this World Youth Day.  I thank Cardinal Dziwisz and Cardinal Ryłko for their kind words and especially for the work and prayer with which they have prepared for this event.  I also thank all those who have contributed to its successful outcome.  Also, a big word of thanks goes to you, dear young people!  You filled Krakow with the contagious enthusiasm of your faith.  Saint John Paul II has rejoiced from heaven, and he will help you spread the joy of the Gospel everywhere…

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Pope to young people: ‘Mercy has a youthful face’

30/07/2016
  • Pope Francis reached out to over a million young people gathered at Krakow’s Blonia Park on Thursday urging them to share God’s merciful love. He was speaking during awelcome ceremony for young people attending the 31st World Youth Day in a giant park near Krakow. Despite persistent rain at Blonia meadows, nothing could dampen the spirits of the over 1 million World Youth Day pilgrims who had gathered to be with Pope Francis…

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Pope Francis: “Gossip is the terrorism of words”

29/07/2016
  • As Pope Francis continues his papal visit to Poland, he answered the questions of three young people on Wednesday evening, who are participating in World Youth Day. The first girl recounted how by chance she had not been on the train which was involved in the horrific crash earlier this month. She asked Pope Francis how she can return to normality and overcome the fear she now feels…

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