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Pope at Audience: Against the devil’s deception, Jesus protects us

  Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

Immediately after His baptism in the Jordan, Jesus “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1) – this is what the Gospel of Matthew says. The initiative is not Satan’s, but God’s. Going into the wilderness, Jesus obeys an inspiration of the Holy Spirit; He does not fall into an enemy snare, no, no! … Read more »

Three Maltese Church representatives attend youth and educators’ conference in Spain

Three representatives of the Maltese church who work with young people and educators attended a conference organised by The Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain from the 19th to the 22nd of September 2024.

Themed ‘Strong Young People Rejoicing in Hope: Witnesses of Christ in Europe Today’ the event brought together members of the CCEE Youth Commission, young people, educators, university representatives, and those working in the field of vocations… Read more »

Maltese employing detained Ethiopian migrant asking for his release – Fr D’Amato

Migrants are doubly vulnerable

A person who employs one of the five Ethiopians who are currently being held in a detention centre is asking for his release.

This was recounted by Migrant Commission Director Fr Anton D’Amato during the programme Andrew Azzopardi on RTK103 where he explained that one of the persons being detained is of significant importance to a Maltese business.

He added that the Ethiopian community in Malta is made up of about 700 people and was shocked by the arbitrary arrest of five members of their community… Read more »

Pope at Angelus: True greatness can be found in caring for the weakest

  Saint Peter's Square

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

Today the Gospel of the liturgy (Mk 9:30-37) tells us about Jesus who announces what will happen at the culmination of His life: “The Son of man”, says Jesus, “will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He is killed, after three days He will rise” (v… Read more »

The Auxiliary Bishop and two young Maltese attend a conference on the Mediterranean

The Auxiliary Bishop together with the young Maltese, the Dominican friars, and a member of the MUSEUM

Mark Miruzzi and Giulia Buhagiar are the two young Maltese who attended a one-week conference called MED24, organised in Tirana, Albania, by the Catholic Church. Fifty young men and women from Mediterranean countries participated in this conference to address the challenges and opportunities facing the Mediterranean region.

During the meetings, they discussed various themes, including peace, interreligious and cultural dialogue, human dignity and migration… Read more »

Francis on corruption

Message by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

Corruption involves the abuse of entrusted power for private gain by individuals or institutions in the public and private sectors.It comes in many shapes and forms, such as bribery, embezzlement, kickbacks, double dealing, money laundering and fraud.

Pope Francis has consistently addressed the issue of corruption, accentuating its destructive impact on individuals and society. He describes corruption as a “grave sin” that not only harms personal integrity but also threatens the very foundations of social life… Read more »

Thank You, Lord God – The Archbishop on Independence Day

Mass on Independence Day 2024

  St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

Homily by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our country’s independence and its status as a sovereign and autonomous nation, I wish to base my reflections on three dear phrases conveyed to us by the saintly Maltese priest, St George Preca (1880–1962):

Thank you, Lord God, and forgive me, Lord God;

Lord God, I need you;

Let us be Friends of the Gospel… Read more »

Interfaith Celebration of Creation

Tonight, 20th September 2024 at 7:30pm at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

The Interdiocesan Environment Commission is holding an Interfaith Celebration of Creation, on 20th September 2024 at 19:30. The venue is the parvis outside (weather permitting) or inside the Church of St Mary of the Angels at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

The environment-oriented multi-faith event aims to foster celebration and stewardship of the environment, an attitude that cuts across all major faiths and so a point of unity and collaboration among them… Read more »

How necessary it is for our Society to spread!

During a General Meeting in May 1961, St George Preca emphasised with the Members the importance of expanding the SDC, saying, “How necessary it is for our Society to spread, because there is a great need in the world for those who teach!”. This statement set the theme for the meeting held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in the Auditorium at Blata l-Bajda. The meeting celebrated the SDC, with a particular focus on its missionary work… Read more »

“I prayed to Carlo Acutis to help me finish the statue so that it could be taken to his grave” – Adonai Camilleri Cauchi

Ritratt: Adonai Camilleri Cauchi

L-artist Għawdxi Adonai Camilleri Cauchi qal li talab lil Beatu Carlo Acutis, li mistenni jiġi kkanonizzat fiż-żmien qarib li jirnexxielu jlesti x-xbieha tiegħu għax kien hemm ix-xewqa li din tintmess mal-qabar tiegħu.

Hu ġie kkumissjonat mill-Arċipriet Dun John Sultana għall-Parroċċa ta’ Santa Marija Assunta fiż-Żebbuġ Għawdex.

Il-korijiet tal-Parroċċa Santa Marija u Regina Angelorum taħt id-direzzjoni tal-Maestro Franco Cefai kellhom l-okkażjoni jkantaw fil-Vatikan, Pantheon, San Paolo Fouri le Mura, Cascia u fosthom Assisi fejn din ix-xbieha ntmisset mal-qabar ta’ Carlo Acutis waqt quddiesa iċċelebrata mill-Arċipriet… Read more »