On 24th June 2013, the Holy Father received 30 members of the delegation of the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious Consultations. The Pope recalled that 21 previous meetings have helped to strengthen the mutual understanding and ties of friendship between Jews and Catholics.

This is Pope Francis’ first official meeting with a group of representatives of Jewish organizations and communities since his election… Read more »

Komunikat mis-Sala Stampa tas-Santa Sede dwar l-udjenza mill-Prim Ministru ta’ Malta, Dr Joseph Muscat, lill-Q.T. il-Papa Franġisku li saret illum, 24 ta’ Ġunju 2013, fil-Vatikan

Oggi, lunedì 24 giugno 2013, il Santo Padre Francesco ha ricevuto in Udienza, nel Palazzo Apostolico Vaticano, il Primo Ministro della Repubblica di Malta, Sua Eccellenza il Dott. Joseph Muscat, il quale ha poi incontrato l’Em.mo Cardinale Tarcisio Bertone, Segretario di Stato,  accompagnato da S.E… Read more »

On Sunday 30th June 2013, the start-of-summer event with KDZ, is on at SKY Club, Paceville from 7pm onwards. The theme, “2by2” reflects the missionarity of many young people who, this summer, will engage in voluntary service. Like the disciples in Luke 10:1 they are being sent out in the name of Jesus.

2by2 will feature live performances by some of the best christian bands; specially-created mocktail recipes, and the annual Sending-Off Ceremony where the Archbishop symbolically gives the mandate to the young volunteers… Read more »

Il-Ġimgħa 21 ta’ Ġunju 2013, ittella’ l-kuncert minn ‘The Priests’, li sar il-bierah filgħaxija fl-Istitut Kattoliku, il-Furjana, bis-sehem tas-soprano Maltija Gillian Zammit u orkesta ffurmata minn disa’ mużiċisti Maltin.

Fr Martin O’Hagan, Fr Eugene O’Hagan u Fr David Delargy, it-tlett saċerdoti Kattoliċi u tenuri Irlandiżi li jiffurmaw il-grupp ‘The Priests’, iħallu Malta aktar tard illum.

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

In the first decree of a liturgical nature of this pontificate, Pope Francis has decided that name of St. Joseph should be added to the Eucharistic Prayers II, III and IV, as they appear in the third typical edition of the Roman Missal, after the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Hyperlinked is the text of the decree issued Wednesday by the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments… Read more »

On Tuesday 25th June 2013, on the first anniversary of ‘Connect Africa Radio Malta’ the Peace Lab in Ħal Far is organising an event which includes Music, Dance, African food and Crafts, henna, hair-braiding and activities for children.

Programme:

5 p.m. – Opening and entertainment

6 p.m.  – Mass with Fr Dionysius Mintoff

6.20 p.m… Read more »

Food security

Archbishop Luigi Travaglino, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations Organisations for Food and Agriculture (FAO, IFAD, and WFP), spoke at the 38th session of the FAO Conference held in Rome from 15-22 June.

In his address, Archbishop Travaglino emphasized that the Delegation from the Holy See wanted to reiterate its appreciation of the FAO’s actions in favour of development and guaranteeing food security, as well as to reaffirm its availability to sustain this work, which concerns a fundamental aspect of personal and communal life… Read more »

On Sunday 16th June 2013, the Archbishop met the Family Commission and the Liturgical Commission, at the Parish Office, of Sacro Cuor parish, in Sliema.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta. Tel: 21236723. Email: [email protected] Read more »

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On Wednesday 19th June 2013, the Archbishop met members of the National Council for the Elderly, at the Curia.

The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta. Tel: 21236723. Email: [email protected] Read more »

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Pope Francis with down syndrome teen on Popemobile

Pope Francis has given a 17-year-old boy with Down Syndrome the ride of his life – sort of.

Francis invited Alberto di Tullio up onto his open-top Mercedes at the end of his general audience Wednesday, letting him spin around on the pontiff’s white chair while tens of thousands of people looked on… Read more »