Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone

“The current crisis is not only economic, but has been caused by a deficit of moral values and by practical behaviours that are contrary to the law of God and, thus, contrary to man; behaviours that undermine justice and have negative impact on the material and spiritual development of society”, said today in Rome Card. Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State, reflecting on the encyclical “Caritas in Veritate” in the presence of the executive board of Confindustria, the main organisation representing Italian manufacturing companies… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

Corruption, ethnic tensions, indifference and injustice must be tackled to bring lasting peace to Sudan, Pope Benedict XVI told the country’s bishops. “Treaties and other agreements, indispensable building blocks in the peace process, will only bear fruit if they are inspired and accompanied by the exercise of mature and morally upright leadership,” the pope said. Meeting the bishops of Sudan March 13 at the end of their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican, Pope Benedict praised their work in promoting peace, reconciliation, economic justice and human rights through the rule of law… Read more »

On Sunday, 15th March, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. celebrated Mass at St. John’s Co Cathedral on the occasion of the Emigrants’ Convention. After Mass the Archbishop attended the official opening of the Convention at the Exchange building where he made a short address to all those migrants who suffered abuses in search of a better future:

Greetings. On behalf of the Church in Malta and Gozo, I welcome you to our shores.  … Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

Today Benedict XVI visited a Lutheran church in Rome with the purpose of promoting unity by emphasizing the ways in which Catholics and other Christians bear common witness to Christ.

In the German-language service, in which both the Pope and a Lutheran pastor gave homilies, the Pontiff affirmed, “We hear many laments about the fact that there are no new developments in ecumenism, but we must say, and we can say it with much gratitude, that there have already been elements of unity.”

In his address, which the Holy Father delivered without a written script, he invited his listeners to be thankful for the fact that “we are here together on this Laetare Sunday, that we sing together, that we listen to the Word of God together, that we listen to each other, all looking to the one Christ and, thus, rendering testimony to the one Christ.”

Benedict XVI was welcomed with prolonged applause in the Christuskirche on the Via Sicilia in Rome… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

The Vatican has denounced attempts to link Pope Benedict XVI to a child abuse scandal in his native Germany. Spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said there had been “aggressive” efforts to involve the Pope, but added: “It’s clear that these attempts have failed.” The Holy See’s prosecutor meanwhile said that “to accuse the current Pope of hiding [cases of abuse] is false”… Read more »

On Friday, 12th March, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. led the Lenten penitential pilgrimage with the Miraculous Statue of Christ the Redeemer. This statue boasts a widespread devotion in the Maltese islands. After the pilgrimage, the Archbishop celebrated Mass at the Senglea Basilica.

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On Thursday, 11th March, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited PBS studios in G’Mangia where he met the Chairman, the board of directors, management and staff of the national radio and television station. Archbishop Cremona was shown around the premises and individually met all employees. The Archbishop also celebrated Mass in one of the TV studios. During his homily, Archbishop Cremona spoke about the important role and impact of the media in today’s society and the responsibility which comes along on those who work in the media industry… Read more »