News

Mass offered for the repose of Pope Francis

21/04/2025

Għada t‑Tlieta, 22 ta’ April 2025, l‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna se jiċċelebra quddiesa De Requiem għall‑Qdusija Tiegħu l-Papa Franġisku fis‑6:30pm fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann fil‑Belt Valletta, wara li kmieni dalgħodu mar lura fid‑dar tal‑Missier fl‑età ta’ 88 sena.

Kulħadd mistieden jattendi għal din iċ‑ċelebrazzjoni sabiex il‑Mulej jilqa’ lill‑Papa Franġisku fi ħdanu u jagħtih il‑milja tal‑paċi, tal‑imħabba u tal‑ferħ miegħu fis‑sema. Is‑saċerdoti djoċesani u reliġjużi huma mistiedna wkoll jikkonċelebraw f’din il‑quddiesa… Read more »

“We will continue to remember Pope Francis as the missionary of God’s mercy” – the Archbishop

21/04/2025

Ritratt: Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta

Fl-ewwel kummenti tiegħu ma’ Newsbook Malta wara li tħabbret il-mewta ta’ Papa Franġisku l-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna qal li għandna nitolbu għal ruħu u nibqgħu nifakruh bħala “il-missjunarju tal-ħniena t’Alla”. Hu fakkar li kien fl-2016 meta l-Papa Franġisku nieda l-Ġublew tal-Ħniena u kif il-pastorali tiegħu dejjem kellha l-għan li tkun viċin dawk li għandhom bżonn l-aktar il-ħniena t’Alla… Read more »

Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday at age of 88

21/04/2025

Pope Francis in Malta
Photo – Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father… Read more »

A passion for human life – Archbishop Charles Scicluna

20/04/2025

Article by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna

“Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing,” exclaimed Jesus, as he clung to his final earthly moments on the cross while his mocking tormentors looked on.

Yet, he was not condemning them. Enlightened by the knowledge that many of our failings emanate from ignorance – or a misplaced trust in the pleasures, riches, and enticements of this transient world – Jesus was, in that trying moment, coming to their aid as an advocate; and also telling us he is prepared to intervene in our defence to secure our salvation… Read more »

Lenten Reflection 2025 – Easter Sunday

19/04/2025

https://youtu.be/wN39fsoLoyA

During Mass, have you ever paused to reflect on the meaning of the Second Reading? This Lent, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will provide brief explanations of the Second Reading proclaimed on each Sunday, offering key insights and reflections to guide us on our spiritual journey.

Second Reading for Easter Sunday: Colossians 3:1-4

Reading from the Letter of St… Read more »

The Archbishop baptises 19 adults from 8 different countries

19/04/2025

This evening, during the Solemn Vigil of the Resurrection of our Lord at St John’s Co‑Cathedral, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will administer the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion) to 19 catechumens, who, as adults, have chosen the Christian path. These 19 adults, who will tonight become new members of the Catholic Church through these sacraments, hail from Albania, the United Kingdom, India, China, France, Malta, Turkey and the Philippines… Read more »

Liturgy of the Hours on Easter Saturday – 19th April 2025, 9:30am

19/04/2025   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

Help the Archdiocese carry out its mission Donate »

Follow today’s Mass readings from here.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »

Pope Francis visits prison inmates on Holy Thursday

18/04/2025

Pope Francis visits Regina Coeli Prison  (Vatican Media)

Pope Francis marked Holy Thursday with a visit to Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, continuing a tradition he has observed since the beginning of his pontificate: drawing close to those living behind bars. While unable this year to celebrate the liturgy of the Lord’s Supper and the Washing of the Feet, the Pope greeted inmates personally, offered them words of encouragement, and gifted each of them with a Rosary and a pocket-sized Gospel… Read more »