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“Up until the last day before he became Pope, he got up and collected the dishes” – Father Josef on Pope Leo XIV

12/05/2025

Patri Josef Sciberras OSA semma kif sa ftit ħin qabel ma l-Kardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA ngħaqad mal-kardinali eletturi l-oħrajn fil-konklavi, huwa mhux talli kien qed jiekol ma’ ħutu l-patrijiet, iżda wkoll talli baqa’ jservi lill-ħutu l-patrijiet sal-aħħar ħin.

Fit-tieni jum tal-konklavi, il-Kardinal Prevost ġie elett Papa wara ħames votazzjonijiet minn 133 kardinal elettur. Huwa għażel l-isem ta’ Ljun XIV.

Newsbook Malta reħielha lejn il-Curia Generalizia tal-Ordni Agostinjan – pass ‘il bogħod minn Pjazza San Pietru – fejn il-Papa Ljun XIV għex għal ħafna snin, partikolarment meta serva bħala Pirjol Ġenerali għal snin twal… Read more »

Casa Manresa in Floriana: A House of Formation

A new publication on the history of the Archbishop’s Curia

13/05/2025

On Wednesday, 28th May 2025 at 7:30pm, a new publication entitled ‘Casa Manresa in Floriana: A House of Formation’ will be launched at The Refectory, Archbishop’s Curia, Floriana. Edited by Rev. Dr Nicholas Joseph Doublet, this publication is the first comprehensive study of this historic Jesuit site, founded as a retreat centre in the mid-eighteenth century. It will be presented by Prof. Petra Caruana Dingli, Rev… Read more »

Focus on strengthening palliative care, not euthanasia – Life Network Foundation

13/05/2025

Life Network Foundation expresses deep concern over the Maltese government’s proposal to introduce voluntary euthanasia. While framed as a compassionate choice under strict conditions, euthanasia is not care, but the deliberate termination of a human life. True care means standing by those who are suffering, ensuring they receive the dignity, comfort, and support they deserve in their final days. 

Palliative care remains the most humane and ethical approach to end-of-life treatment… Read more »

The celebrations of the Vocations Jubilee in Malta

10/05/2025   The Archbishop's Seminary, Tal-Virtù

Il-Ġublew tal-Vokazzjonijiet ġie ċċelebrat s-Sibt 10 ta’ Mejju fis-Seminarju tal-Arċisqof f’Tal-Virtù, ir-Rabat. Madwar 350 persuna, fosthom membri ta’ komunitajiet reliġjużi, żgħażagħ minn diversi ċentri vokazzjonali u membri tal-MUSEUM, ingħaqdu flimkien għall-Ġublew tal-Vokazzjonijiet.

Ispirata mill-episodju tad-dixxipli fit-triq ta’ Għemmaws, iċ-ċelebrazzjoni saret forma ta’ pellegrinaġġ spiritwali. Matul dan il-vjaġġ, persuni li qed jgħixu vokazzjonijiet differenti qasmu l-esperjenza personali tagħhom dwar kif għarfu u wieġbu għas-sejħa ta’ Alla f’ħajjithom… Read more »

Brother Superior General Armin Luistro’s visit inspires Malta’s Lasallian community

12/05/2025

Brother Superior General Armin Luistro FSC recently returned to Malta as part of his pastoral tour of the District of Ireland, Great Britain, and Malta, engaging warmly with members of the local Lasallian Family.

His visit commenced with a keynote address at the 26th Annual Congress of ASSEDIL, held at Stella Maris College in Gżira. The Congress brought together over 120 educational leaders from across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East… Read more »

Living eternal life from now by living in peace – The Archbishop

Mass on Mother's Day and the World Day of Prayer for Vocations

11/05/2025   Vocations Centre Chapel, Archbishop's Seminary, Tal-Virtù

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Fir-raba’ Ħadd tal-Għid, kull sena dejjem niftakru fil-Mulej bħala r-Ragħaj tagħna. Hi espressjoni sabiħa li smajna wkoll fit-tieni qari llum mill-Ktieb tal-Apokalissi: “il-Ħaruf li hemm f’nofs it-tron, ikun ir-ragħaj tagħhom; u jwassalhom ħdejn ilmijiet tal-għejun tal-ħajja. U Alla jixxuttalhom kull demgħa minn għajnejhom” (Apok 7:17). Dan hu r-ragħaj tagħna.

L-ewwel nett, interessanti ħafna li fil-Ktieb tal-Apokalissi, l-aħħar ktieb tal-Bibbja, il-ħaruf tal-Għid, il-ħaruf bla tebgħa, isir ir-ragħaj… Read more »

Pope Leo XIV’s motto and coat of arms

11/05/2025

Photo: Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion within the Church.

The shield is divided diagonally into two sections. The upper half features a blue background with a white lily.

The lower half of the shield has a light background and displays an image that recalls the Order of Saint Augustine: a closed book with a heart pierced by an arrow… Read more »

“When I became a Salesian I became the happiest person” – Fr Fabio

Reflecting on the call and role as the 11th successor of Don Bosco

09/05/2025

8 ta’ Settembru 1980.

Il-jum li fih sar l-aktar persuna ferħana fid-dinja.

Il-jum li fih sar Salesjan.

Il-jum li fih qabdet xrara li għadha taqbad sa issa u li jixtieq li tintemm biss wara mewtu.

Newsbook Malta poġġa għall-intervista ma’ Fr Fabio Attard fid-Dar Ġenerali tagħhom f’Ruma biex jitkellem miegħu dwar x’fissret għalih il-ħatra ta’ Rettur Maġġur u l-11-il suċċessur ta’ Don Bosco… Read more »

Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV to be held on May 18

10/05/2025

Photo: Catriel Farrugia Sghendo

The Holy See Press Office announced the upcoming schedule for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. His inaugural Mass will be held in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18 at 10am Rome time.

Three weeks of firsts

  • May 10, Saturday – Meeting with Cardinals
  • May 11, Sunday – Regina Caeli prayer from the Central Loggia of St…

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