In the Vatican, the Holy Father received a group of prelates from the Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome, who have just completed their “ad limina” visit.

Benedict XVI began his address by referring to the visit he had made to Luanda in March 2009 during which, he said, “I had the chance to meet you and celebrate Jesus Christ in the midst of a people who never cease to seek, love and serve Him, generously and joyfully”… Read more »

1.         Introduction

1.1       The main objective of the Peace and Justice Commission is that of fostering awareness of the Social Doctrine of the Church by studying and relating the implications of economic, social and legislative measures to social justice in the interest of the dignity of the human being and the common good.

In this respect, the Commission is presenting its reflections on the social and environmental aspects mentioned in the Government Pre-Budget Document which will be presented to Parliament in November 2012… Read more »

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for November is: “That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of their brothers and sisters”.

His mission intention is: “That the celebration of World Mission Day may foster in the People of God a passion for evangelisation with the willingness to support the missions with prayer and economic aid for the poorest Churches”… Read more »

A project entitled Zwieg B’Sahhtu was launched by Cana Movement in October 2008, the aim of which is to create greater awareness among the general public on the necessity for strengthening marriage and the family, through the presentation of different topics and aspects of family life.

The fourth cycle of the project is being launched this week and it has been decided that rather than focus upon individual topics, this year, the project will offer a more holistic approach which will present an overall vision of Christian marriage.  … Read more »

Bħalissa quddiem l-aġenzija Appoġġ hemm b’kollox 11-il persuna weħidha, jew single, u 134 koppja li qegħdin fi stadi differenti tal-proċess ta’ adozzjoni. Fost dawn, 28 koppja u tliet persuni waħedhom qed jistennew biex jibdew il-proċess tal-adozzjoni, waqt li 106 koppja u tmien persuni waħedhom qed jiġu assessjati u qed jirċievu t-taħriġ meħtieġ biex ikunu jistgħu jipproċedu bl-adozzjoni.

Tajjeb jingħad għall-korrettezza li adozzjoni tista’ tkun ta’ tarbija, kif ukoll ta’ minuri… Read more »

The JOINT WORKING GROUP MEETING of the Roman Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches will be held in Malta, at the St George Preca Centre, Archbishop’s Seminary, Rabat, between Monday 31st October and Saturday 5th November. The Diocesan Ecumenical Commission and the Hospitality Staff at the Seminary have been assisting the organizers with regard to logistical arrangements.

Although the Catholic Church is not a member of the World Council of Churches (WCC), there has been a solid partnership in the shared quest for Christian unity… Read more »