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Pope Francis at Angelus: vigilance, solicitude as we await the coming Lord

08/08/2016
  • Pope Francis prayed the Angelus on Sunday with people gathered in a sun-drenched St. Peter’s Square, beneath the window of the Papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace. In remarks to the pilgrims and tourists on hand, which he delivered ahead of the traditional noonday prayer of Marian devotion, the Holy Father focused on the Gospel reading of the day, which on this Sunday was from the Holy Gospel according to St…

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Courses offered by the Faculty of Theology

05/08/2016
  • During the academic year starting October 2016, the Univeristy of Malta’s Faculty of Theology will be offerring the following courses:
    • Diploma in Religious Studies
    • Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Human Studies
    • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Theology
    • Bachelor of Sacred Theology
    • Masters of Arts in Theology
    • Masters of Arts in Religious Studies
    • Masters of Arts in Spiritual Companionship
    • Masters of Arts in Spirituality
    • Masters of Arts in Business Ethics
    • Licentiate in Sacred Theology

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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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