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TEST – In view of the approaching start of the Jubilee 2025, the question has recently been raised as to whether it would be possible to provide for the configuration and opening of the Holy Door in Cathedral Churches, International and National Shrines, as well as in other particularly significant places of worship.

In this regard, while respecting the most sensitive consideration of the pastoral and devotional motivations that may have suggested such a laudable aspiration, it is nevertheless deemed necessary to recall the precise indications established by the Holy Father in the Bull of Indiction of the Jubilee 2025, Spes non confundit, which indicates as the Holy Door that of Saint Peter’s Basilica and the other three Papal Basilicas, namely Saint John Lateran, Saint Mary Major and Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls (cf… Read more »

On August 4 2024, a group of SDC Candidates together with their Director and Superior Joseph Mercieca began a missionary experience in the SDC Centres of Julio C Tello and Puente Piedra in Peru. This missionary exposure is fundamental in their formation in the SDC vocation. Let us accompany them with our prayers so that it will be an enriching experience that helps them grow spiritually and in their zeal of spreading the Gospel in the world! … Read more »

Archbishop Scicluna visits Il-Kċina ta’ Marta at the Archbishop’s Seminary in Tal-Virtù

As Malta enters its vibrant Festa season, Archbishop Charles Scicluna has called on the public to extend their generosity beyond their immediate circles. In a heartfelt tweet, the Archbishop encouraged Maltese citizens to “invite as many brothers and sisters to join at our tables” by supporting LOOP’s Il-Kċina ta’ Marta initiative, which provides meals to those in need… Read more »

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The Vatican has expressed deep sadness over a controversial segment in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, which it perceived as offensive to Christians and other religious believers.

In an unusual weekend press release issued in French, the Holy See joined the chorus of voices criticising what appeared to be a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” painting… Read more »

In 1954 two garages were bought and served as a chapel. In those days, shepherds were still tending to their flocks and farmers tilled the harsh soil of most of Buġibba and Qawra.

Some years later a small church was constructed to serve mainly summer residents. In 1979 the new church of Buġibba was consecrated and dedicated to St Maximillian Kolbe. The Franciscan Conventual Friars of St Paul’s Bay were preparing themselves for the expansion of the community in Buġibba… Read more »

Mgr Prof. Emmanuel Agius

Mgr Prof. Emmanuel Agius has been appointed as the new President of St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation. This will be the third time for Mgr. Prof. Agius to be serving as President of the Foundation.

Archbishop Charles Scicluna appointed Mgr Prof. Agius as a member of the Metropolitan Cathedral Chapter on 25th January 2018, and as a member of The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation on 1st August 2019… Read more »