Conclave in Sistine Chapel

Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., director of the Holy See Press Office, informed reporters on the proceedings of the first of the General Congregations of the College of Cardinals. The Congregation was headed by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College, accompanied by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., camerlengo of the Apostolic Camera, and Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary of the Congregation for Bishops… Read more »

On Friday 1st March 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. presided over a concelebrated Mass during which four seminarians asked the Church to accept them officially as candidates for their Ordination to the Diaconate and the Presbiterate. This celebration was held at St.George’s Parish Church, Qormi at 6.30pm.

The four seminarians, who are in their fifth year of formation, are Carlo Calleja from Stella Maris Parish, Sliema, Christopher Ellul from Christ the King Parish, Paola, Andrew Schembri from St… Read more »

Wednesday 27th February

11.00 a.m.          The Archbishop meets the parish priest, at the Curia.

Saturday 2nd March

6.30 p.m.            The Archbishop celebrates the Pastoral Visit opening mass at the Parish Church and later he meets with people.

Sunday 3rd March

9.00a.m.             … Read more »

Benedictus XVI bidding farewell…Now Pope emeritus

Pope Benedict XVI has officially resigned, saying that he now “will simply be a pilgrim” starting his last journey on earth. The pontiff, aged 85, was earlier flown by helicopter from the Vatican to his retreat at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome. The college of cardinals, headed by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, is now in charge of the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics until a new pope is elected… Read more »

Nhar l-Erbgħa 6 ta’ Marzu 2013, fil-Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta, l-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P., l-Isqof Mario Grech u l-Isqof Awżiljarju Charles J. Scicluna ser jiċċelebraw Quddiesa ta’ radd il-ħajr lil Alla għas-servizz li l-Papa Benedittu XVI ta lil Kristu, lill-Knisja, u lill-familja kollha umana tul il-pontifikat tiegħu.

F’din il-Quddiesa se jsir ukoll talb biex il-Mulej jagħti lill-Knisja suċċessur ta’ Pietru, Vigarju ta’ Kristu u ragħaj tal-Knisja… Read more »

On Saturday 23rd February 2013, the Archbishop celebrated mass at the Samra chapel and later met with people, as part of his Pastoral Visit at St. Cajetan’s Parish in Ħamrun.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »

On Monday 25th February 2013, the Archbishop presided over the Parish Assembly open for everyone, at the Little Sisters of the Poor Elderly Home, as part of his Pastoral Visit at St. Cajetan’s Parish in Ħamrun.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »

On Friday 22nd February 2013, the Archbishop met with young teenagers and youths at the Catholic Action premises, as part of his Pastoral Visit at St. Cajetan’s Parish in Ħamrun.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »

On Friday 1st March 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. will preside over a concelebrated Mass during which four seminarians will ask the Church to accept them officially as candidates for their Ordination to the Diaconate and the Presbiterate. This celebration is being held at St.George’s Parish Church, Qormi at 6.30pm.

The four seminarians, who are in their fifth year of formation, are Carlo Calleja from Stella Maris Parish, Sliema, Christopher Ellul from Christ the King Parish, Paola, Andrew Schembri  from St… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI's last weekly audience

Pope Benedict XVI has admitted he faced “choppy waters” during his eight years at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church, but says he was guided by God and felt his presence every day.

The Pope, 85, will retire on Thursday – the first pope to abdicate since Gregory XII in 1415.

Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican for Pope Benedict’s final general audience… Read more »