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THOUSANDS FLOCK TO FLORIANA GRANARIES FOR POPE’S SUNDAY CEREMONY

18/04/2010

On Sunday, 18th April, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass at the Floriana Granaries. Despite the threatening clouds,early in the day, thousands flocked to follow the ceremony. Pope Benedict reiterated his delight in being amongst the Maltese who in their majority have held on to the faith passed on by Saint Paul 1950 years ago. The Pope praised the Maltese welcoming spirit, which has remained constant throughout the years… Read more »

POPE RECEIVES CHRIST THE KING STATUE

18/04/2010

The Bishops of the Maltese islands will be giving Pope Benedict XVI a miniature sculpture of Christ the King monument, sculptured by internationally renowned artist Antonio Sciortino. The original sculpture was inaugurated on the occasion of the Eucharistic Congress held in Malta in 1913.

The silver statue being presented by the Maltese Bishops on behalf of the Maltese people has been moulded in clay by a young Maltese artist, Christopher Ebejer and hand chiselled in 925/00 silver by Laga ltd… Read more »

POPE BENEDICT XVI ARRIVES IN MALTA AND RECEIVES A ROUSING WELCOME

18/04/2010

On Saturday 17th April, 2010, at 5.00pm, Pope Benedict XVI arrived at the Malta International Airport. Maltese President, Dr. George Abela, opened the ceremony with a welcoming speech and was, afterwards, followed by the Pope who also addressed those present. 

Thousands of Children swamped Saint George’s square in order to sing Happy Birthday to the Pope.  … Read more »

ST. JOHN VIANNEY’S RELICS TO TOUR IRELAND

17/04/2010

St John Vianney relics

The bishops of Ireland are bringing the relics of St. John Vianney to Ireland before the Year for Priests draws to a close.

St. John Vianney is the patron of parish priests and the model proposed by Benedict XVI when he declared this special year to celebrate the priesthood. The Pope will conclude the year June 9-11.

The relics of the French saint will be in Ireland from April 25 to April 29… Read more »

PROGRAMME AND ROUTE OF POPE BENEDICT XVI

17/04/2010

Saturday, 17th  April 2010

5.45pm – H.H. Pope Benedict XVI leaves the Malta International Airport to

proceeds to Valletta. On his way to Valletta the Pope will pass from these roads :

Gudja

In front of the Ministerial Lounge

Luqa

Triq l-Avjazzjoni Ċivili, Wasgħat il-Vittmi tal-Gwerra, Triq Sant’ Andrija, Pjazza tal-Knisja, Triq il-Karmnu, Triq Qormi and Triq l-Imgieret… Read more »

PONTIFF COULD RECEIVE ABUSE VICTIMS IN MALTA

14/04/2010

Pope in Malta

Benedict XVI may meet with a group of sexual abuse victims during his apostolic trip to Malta this weekend, according to a Vatican spokesman.

Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the director of the Vatican press office, commented this today in a press conference on the details of the Pope’s two-day trip, which begins Saturday. The Holy Father held two such encounters in the United States (April 2008) and in Australia (July 2008)… Read more »