Papal Visit

Pope Francis in Gozo: You are a treasure in the Church and for the Church

Pope Francis' homily in Gozo

02/04/2022   The National Shrine of Ta’ Pinu, Gozo

Beneath the Cross of Jesus, stood Mary and John. The Mother who had given birth to the Son of God mourned his death, even as darkness enveloped the world. The beloved disciple, who had left everything to follow him, now stood silent at the feet of the crucified Master. Everything seemed lost, finished, forever. Taking upon himself the woundedness of our humanity, Jesus prayed: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt 27:46; Mk 15:34)… Read more »

Gifts given during the apostolic visit on Saturday

02/04/2022

Gifts given by Pope Francis to the President of Malta and to the Shrine of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu

The medal given by Pope Francis to the President of Malta

The medal depicts the statue of St Paul in the Mdina Cathedral. At his feet, there is the viper that emerged from the fire and bit his hand without causing him any harm… Read more »

Tre esperienze di fede dal Santuario Ta’ Pinu

Testimonianze da Gozo

02/04/2022   Santuario Nazionale Ta’ Pinu, Gozo

Testimonianza di Sandi e Domenic Apap

Sandi: Santità, io – Sandi – e mio marito Domenic ci siamo sposati 29 anni fa, dopo tre anni di fidanzamento. Dopo un anno, il Signore ci donò una figlia, Nicole, che poche settimane fa ci ha resi nonni, quando insieme a suo marito Christian ci hanno regalato la piccola Thea.

A 23 anni, dopo soli quattro anni di matrimonio, mi è stata diagnosticata una sclerosi multipla… Read more »

Bishop Teuma to Pope: Help us pray so that understanding and sharing be more prominent than profit in our families

The Bishop of Gozo welcomes Pope Francis

02/04/2022   The National Shrine of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu, Gozo

Welcome Address by Mgr Anton Teuma, Bishop of Gozo

Your Holiness,

We welcome you to our small island, small indeed but having a big heart. We welcome you to our homes and to Our Lady’s home, the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu.

A significant representation of the local Church is gathered around you this afternoon… Read more »

Pope Francis in Malta: May your commitment to eliminate illegality and corruption be strong, like the north wind that sweeps the coasts of this country

Pope Francis' speech to the Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps

02/04/2022   The Grand Master's Palace, Valletta

Mr President of the Republic,
Members of Government and the Diplomatic Corps,
Distinguished Religious and Civil Authorities,
Representatives of Social and Cultural Life,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

I greet you cordially and I thank you, Mr President, for your gracious words of welcome on behalf of your fellow-citizens. Your ancestors showed hospitality to the Apostle Paul in his journey to Rome, treating him and his traveling companions “with unusual kindness” (Acts 28:2)… Read more »