As the global financial crisis and its consequences look set to dominate the economic, social and political landscapes once more in 2013, the Conference of European Justice and Peace Commissions, drawing on the experience of 31 European countries, wishes to make the case for radical change. Our vision is of a society in which all economic activity serves the demands of justice and the common good… Read more »

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday

Here is the translation of Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday which was held at St. Peter’s Square earlier Sunday.

1. Jesus enters into Jerusalem. The crowd of disciples accompanies him in celebration, cloaks are placed on the road before him, his miracles are spoken of, a shout of praise goes up: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king… Read more »

On Friday 22nd March 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. accompanied by the Auxiliary Bishop Mgr Charles J. Scicluna led the devotional procession of Our Lady of Sorrows in Valletta.

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

Fil-jiem tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa, l-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P. se jmexxi kemm ċelebrazzjonijiet reliġjużi u devozzjonali, kif ukoll ċelebrazzjonijiet liturġiċi li se jsiru fil-Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta.

Nhar Jum id-Duluri (22 ta’ Marzu) fis-6.00 p.m. l-Arċisqof se se jmexxi il-Pellegrinaġġ Penitenzjali tar-Randan bl-istatwa tad-Duluri, l-Belt Valletta.

Nhar l-Erbgħa (27 ta’ Marzu) fit-8.00 p.m., l-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P… Read more »

On Palm Sunday (March 24, 2013), the Church around the world pays tribute to the faith of young people; a special dedication initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1983. Our diocese, too, is celebrating the Day of Youth.

Archbishop Paul Cremona welcomes young people to a celebration of the eucharist in Santa Marija ta’ Bubaqra Church, Żurrieq – 7:15pm… Read more »

On Friday 22nd March 2013, the Prime Minister Dr Joseph Muscat met with Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. at the Curia. The meeting started at 11.10 a.m.

At the meeting the Prime Minister met also the Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General, Mgr Charles J. Scicluna. The meeting was held in private and afterwards the Prime Minister and the Archbishop made their comments to the media… Read more »

On Monday 18th March 2013, the Archbishop visited girls attending catechism at MUSEUM as part of his Pastoral Visit in Immaculate Conception Parish Ħamrun.

Click on the photos to enlarge… Read more »

On Holy Thursday, 28 March, the Holy Father Francis will celebrate the Chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in the morning and then, at 5:30pm in the afternoon, will go to celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Casal del Marmo youth detention centre instead of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, where it had been traditionally held in past years… Read more »

Għada l-Ġimgħa 22 ta’ Marzu 2013, il-Prim Ministru Dr Joseph Muscat, mistenni jiltaqa’ mal-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P. fil-Kurja tal-Arċisqof. Il-laqgħa tibda fil-11.00 a.m.

Fil-laqgħa se jieħu sehem ukoll l-Isqof Awżiljarju u Vigarju Ġenerali, Mons. Charles J. Scicluna. Il-laqgħa se ssir f’forma privata u kif tintemm, il-Prim Ministru u l-Arċisqof mistennija jagħtu kumment lill-media. Read more »

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Pope Francis

Following is the complete text of the homily that Pope Francis gave during the Mass inaugurating his Petrine ministry. Beginning with the image of St. Joseph, the “protector”, the Pope stressed that the vocation to protect creation and humanity concerns everyone. He urged all to not be afraid of goodness or even of tenderness.

“Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the patron of the universal Church… Read more »