Violence

Muslim and Catholic representatives have joined their voices in rejecting the manipulation of religion to justify political interests, violence or discrimination.

A historic declaration signed by the president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and a Sunni leader from the Al-Azhar university marked the conclusion of an annual meeting held last week in Cairo. The meetings gather members of the pontifical council and the Al-Azhar permanent committee for dialogue among the monotheistic religions… Read more »

On Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP visited Għaxaq Primary School as part of his Pastoral Visit in this locality. Archbishop Cremona met teachers, students and parents who were present during the visit. The children’s enthusiasm was well evident as a large group of students flocked around the Archbishop to show him their projects. Older students asked the Archbishop questions on a variety of topics and tested their skills with him in the tradional Maltese game, ‘boċċi’… Read more »

abortion

The Spanish bishops are denouncing the recent liberalization of abortion laws in the country as a “serious step backward in the protection of the right to life.”

Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martínez Camino of Madrid, who is a spokesman for Spain’s episcopal conference, said Thursday at a press conference that the law is also “a greater abandonment of expectant mothers as well as, in the last analysis, a very serious destruction of the common good.” Bishop Martínez addressed the press at the end of a meeting of the permanent commission of the bishops’ conference, which took place the day after the Senate in Spain voted to allow abortion without restrictions up to 14 weeks… Read more »

On Sunday 28th February, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP presided over a meeting for doctors and celebrated Mass. This event was organized by the Sacretariat for the Laity, at the Seminary in tal-Virtu’. During the meeting, time was devoted towards a discussion on the medical profession and on how the Catholic faith can be of guidance in everyday choices.

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On Saturday 27th February, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP celebrated Mass at Attard  Parish on the occassion of ‘Faculty Day’. The occassion was organized by the Faculty of Theology. The Archbishop stated that the search for truth must be mirrored not only in one’s studies but also during daily life as members within a university environment. Any faculty should engage in dialogue with other faculties, in order to foster a sense of collaboration… Read more »

Pope Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI is calling on the Iraqi government to do all they can to stop the recent killing spree of Christians in the northern city of Mosul.

Before praying the midday Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope called the recent killings of Christians as “tragic news,” and that it filled him with “deep sadness.”

At least eight Christians have been killed in the last two weeks… Read more »

On Saturday 27th February, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP celebrated Mass at Għaxaq Parish, for the official opening of the Pastoral visit. Archbishop Cremona met the members of the Civil Society of this locality. For Għaxaq Pastoral Visit Program CLICK HERE.

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