Press Releases

Statement by the Archdiocese of Malta

27/05/2025

The Archdiocese of Malta notes with profound sadness and regret that a diocesan priest was today found guilty on appeal of breaching sexual boundaries with a 15-year-old girl.

The Archdiocese apologises unreservedly to the victim for the actions of one of its clergymen, and wishes to make clear that it had already referred this case to the Holy See.

The Vatican determined that the priest, who cannot be named by order of the court, should be restricted from undertaking his ministry… Read more »

The ordination of three new priests

14/05/2025

From left: Rev. Matthew Sammut, Rev. Johan Bugeja SDB and Rev. Shawn Wong
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

This Saturday, 17 May 2025, the Church in Malta will celebrate the ordination of three new priests. Archbishop Charles Scicluna will preside over the ordination of: Rev. Matthew Sammut from the Parish of the Resurrection of Christ in Pembroke; Rev. Johan Bugeja, a Salesian of Don Bosco; and Rev… Read more »

The Bishops of Malta and Gozo welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV

Statement by the Maltese Episcopal Conference

08/05/2025

Archbishop Charles Scicluna shares his initial reflections following the announcement of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Shepherd of the Catholic Church.
Video: PBS

The Bishops of Malta and Gozo joyfully welcome the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and invite all Christians and people of goodwill to unite in prayer for the Holy Father as he begins his mission as Shepherd of the Universal Church… Read more »

Church-State agreement for Fondazzjoni Sebħ to continue helping women and children who have experienced abuse

08/05/2025

L‑entità tal‑Knisja Fondazzjoni Sebħ iffirmat ftehim mal‑Ministeru għall‑Politika Soċjali u d-Drittijiet tat-Tfal sabiex tkompli tmexxi x-xelter ‘Il-Milja’, li jilqa’ 12-il mara bit-tfal tagħhom u jkunu għaddew minn abbuż jew vjolenza, fosthom vittmi ta’ vjolenza domestika, prostituzzjoni sfurzata kif ukoll abort sfurzat.

Dan il‑ftehim jassigura għajnuna finanzjarja ta’ €1.5 miljun mill‑Gvern fuq medda ta’ tliet snin sabiex Fondazzjoni Sebħ tkompli tmexxi dan ix-xelter tat-tieni stadju, l-ewwel xelter ta’ din ix-xorti offrut mill-Knisja. Is-sena li għaddiet, 55 persuna (24 mara u 31 tfal) rċevew l-għajnuna tal-Knisja u għexu f’Il-Milja sakemm jerġgħu jiksbu l‑indipendenza tagħhom u jibdew jgħixu ħajja ’l bogħod mill‑abbuż u l‑vjolenza. 

Fondazzjoni Sebħ qed tbassar li matul is-sena li ġejja se jkollha bżonn madwar €55,500 sabiex tgħin lil kull familja li tgħix fix-xelter… Read more »

Young Mediterranean people gather in Malta to reflect on women in the mediterranean, peace and hope

06/05/2025

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta

Young people from 14 Mediterranean countries came together in Malta for four days as part of the MED25 – Bel Espoir project, a youth initiative inspired by Pope Francis’ call to view the Mediterranean not as a barrier, but as a bridge of dialogue, encounter and peace.

The activities in Malta launched the third stage of the MED25 project, centred on the theme “Women in the Mediterranean”… Read more »

Liturgical Celebrations by Archbishop Charles Scicluna in May 2025

01/05/2025

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Mejju, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt tixxandar it‑talba tar‑rużarju fuq Knisja.mt, Newsbook Malta, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd, il‑quddiesa tixxandar fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta, l‑istazzjon tar‑radju RTK 103, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta… Read more »

The ordination of a new deacon

30/04/2025

Br Ryan Dalli OFM Cap
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Archbishop Charles Scicluna will ordain Br Ryan Dalli OFM Cap as a deacon on Saturday, 3rd May 2025, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces in Ħaż-Żabbar.

The ordination Mass will begin at 9:30am and will be broadcast live on Church.mt and Newsbook Malta… Read more »

Mass and prayer for the election of the new Pope

30/04/2025

In anticipation of the forthcoming papal conclave, which will begin on 7th May 2025, the Archdiocese of Malta announces that a Mass for the election of the new Pope will be celebrated in all churches throughout the Archdiocese. Wherever possible, this liturgical celebration will be followed by half an hour of Eucharistic adoration. Each church is encouraged to schedule the celebration at a time most suitable to the pastoral needs of its community… Read more »

Archbishop Scicluna to attend funeral of Pope Francis

25/04/2025

Pope Francis and Archbishop Charles Scicluna during the Papal Visit in Malta in 2022.
Photo: Papal Visit – Ian Noel Pace

Archbishop Charles Scicluna leaves Malta today to attend the funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis, which will be held tomorrow, 26th April 2025, at 10am in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Archbishop Scicluna will represent the Maltese Episcopal Conference and will join patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops and priests from around the world in concelebrating the Eucharist… Read more »

Mass offered for the repose of Pope Francis

21/04/2025

Għada t‑Tlieta, 22 ta’ April 2025, l‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna se jiċċelebra quddiesa De Requiem għall‑Qdusija Tiegħu l-Papa Franġisku fis‑6:30pm fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann fil‑Belt Valletta, wara li kmieni dalgħodu mar lura fid‑dar tal‑Missier fl‑età ta’ 88 sena.

Kulħadd mistieden jattendi għal din iċ‑ċelebrazzjoni sabiex il‑Mulej jilqa’ lill‑Papa Franġisku fi ħdanu u jagħtih il‑milja tal‑paċi, tal‑imħabba u tal‑ferħ miegħu fis‑sema. Is‑saċerdoti djoċesani u reliġjużi huma mistiedna wkoll jikkonċelebraw f’din il‑quddiesa… Read more »