Human Trafficking

Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, said “men, women and children live every day in conditions approximating slavery. They are bought and sold like commodities. Their inherent dignity is degraded by unscrupulous criminals who fill their pockets by this trafficking and exploitation”. An international conference on human trafficking was held at the Vatican, with a focus on the Church’s role in the prevention of human trafficking, pastoral care for its victims, and the reintegration of these victims into society… Read more »

On Thursday 17th May 2012, the Drachma Group and the Drachma Parents Group are organising one hour of prayer and reflection on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, at the University Chapel at 7.00 p.m.

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During the first few days of his pastoral visit to San Francisco, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met with Maltese emigrants at the ‘Maltese American Social Club’ as well as at the residence of the Consul General of Malta, Mr Louis Vella, where the Archbishop had the opportunity to personally meet the Maltese.

In the course of these meetings, the Archbishop spoke about the mission which each person is called to, particularly those missions which eminate from Baptism, which requires the Christian to live a life of faith and personal witness… Read more »

Night of Witness flyer

Bishops from countries where Christians are particularly persecuted are joining their brothers in the episcopate from the UK for an event at Westminster Cathedral to make an international call for religious freedom.

The Night of Witness, staged at Westminster Cathedral, is being organized by the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need, amid fears that persecution is threatening the survival of Christianity in a number of countries, particularly in the Middle East… Read more »

Pope meeting five new ambassadors

Benedict XVI spoke with five new non-resident ambassadors to the Holy See, including Malaysia’s first ambassador. The Pope touched on a variety of points, ranging from poverty, to human development, to religious freedom.

The ambassadors were from Ethiopia; Ireland; Fiji; Armenia; and Malaysia.

Among his points, he noted that the “global economic crisis has caused an increasing number of families to live in precarious conditions… Read more »

On Thursday 3rd May 2012, on his arrival at San Francisco’s international airport, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. was given a warm welcome by a large group of Maltese-Americans, led by the Hon. Consul General, Mr. Louis Vella. The Maltese emigrants were enthusiastic to introduce themselves to the Archbishop, especially those who hail from Valletta, which is the Archbishop’s place of birth… Read more »

Nhar is-Sibt 5 ta’ Mejju 2012, fl-Istitut Kattoliku, Floriana, is-Segretarjat għall-Katekeżi, flimkien mal-KDŻ u l-Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali qed jorganizzaw Seminar bit-tema: Il-Media: pont bejn Fidi u Kultura. Din ser ssir bħala parti mill-programm ta’ ongoing formation ikkoordinat fejn din is-sena qed jiffokkaw fuq is-sinteżi bejn il-fidi u l-kultura.

Bosta jħarsu lejn il-media bħala dak l-organu qawwi li jinfluwenza b’mod negattiv l-aspett tal-fidi u l-kultura… Read more »

On Wednesday 2nd May 2012, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. celebrated Mass at Floriana Parish Church, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Social Action Secretariat of the Catholic Action Movement.

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Pope praying intentions during May

Benedict XVI is praying this month for the defense and promotion of the family.

The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for May.

His general intention is “that initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.”

And the Pontiff’s mission intention is “that Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.”

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