The Church in Malta extends its invitation to all Christians to come together for a diocesan celebration, on the eve of Pentecost, next Saturday, 22nd May, 2010, in the square opposite the Gharghur Parish Church. This year the celebration is closely related to the Year dedicated to the Priesthood, which was announced by Pope Benedict XVI last year.  In fact, the theme which has been chosen for the celebration is “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because he has anointed me to preach the Good News (Luke 4, 18)… Read more »

Vatican City

The Pontifical Council for the Laity will begin its 24th plenary assembly Thursday, dedicating the three-day meeting to consider “Witnesses to Christ in the Political Community.”

A communiqué from the council noted how Benedict XVI has repeatedly affirmed a “pressing need” for a renewed commitment of Catholics in political life.

Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko, president of the dicastery, will inaugurate the event… Read more »

Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is underlining the common values of Catholics and Buddhists, such as respect for the nature of all things, contemplation, humility, simplicity, compassion, and generosity.

“We recognize that we hold in common a regard” for these values, stated a message sent by the council to all Buddhists on the occasion of the feast of Vesakh… Read more »

On Saturday, 15th May, 2010, after a demanding week in Toronto, we arrived in New York. The visit to Canada was rounded-off with a social activity which was attended by around 500 people. It was a beautiful and joyful occasion both for His Grace, who made time to speak to everyone present, as well as for the Maltese community, who renewed their bonds with one another… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

This morning, Benedict XVI received in private hearing the Presidency of the Council of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE), composed of Cardinals Péter Erdõ, archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, Josip Bozaniæ, archbishop of Zagreb, Jean-Pierre Ricard, archbishop of Bordeaux, and Secretary General Father Duarte da Cunha.

According to what CCEE has said, “the meeting took place in an atmosphere of great geniality… Read more »

Nhar il-Ħadd, 16 ta’ Mejju, 2010, fil-kappella tad-Dar tal-Providenza saret ċelebrazzjoni Ewkaristika b’tifkira tal-mitt sena mit-twelid ta’ Mons. Mikiel Azzopardi kif ukoll tat-tlieta w għoxrin sena mill-mewt tiegħu. Mons. Azzopardi twieled fl-10 ta’ Frar, 1910 u miet fit-13 ta’ Mejju, 1987.

Il-Quddiesa kienet ikkonċelebrata minn Fr Martin Micallef, Direttur tad-Dar tal-Providenza, flimkien ma’ Mons. Alwiġ Deguara, Fr Trevor Clough u Fr Charles Abela, Delegat tal-Arċisqof fil-Kummissjoni Pastorali Persuni b’Diżabilita’… Read more »

On Tuesday, 18th may, 2010, the Catholic Institute will celebrate its 50th anniversary. On this occasion, Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca will celebrate Mass at the Catholic Institute for all employees.

This institution was created by the Church to spread Christian education as well as to offer the public a means of recreation.

A concert will be held as part of the anniversary activities, on the 28th May, at 7.30 p.m… Read more »

There is an old adage which says that people who have health, have everything and are able to enjoy the best quality of life. To some extent, there is much truth in this saying, however quality family life consists also of strong relationships, good parenting, and the emotional stability of all its members.  In fact, at the heart of family health lies the skill of juggling work, play and leisure which in balance, renew energy, promote satisfaction and a sense of well-being… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

Tens of thousands of people filled St Peter’s Square today in a massive show of solidarity with Pope Benedict XVI over the clerical sex abuse scandal.

Benedict said he was comforted by such a “beautiful and spontaneous show of faith and solidarity” and again denounced what he called the “sin” that has infected the church and needs to be purified… Read more »