Press Releases

Archbishop says Church in Malta stands behind Holy Father following unjustifiable attack by US President

13/04/2026

Photo: Vatican Media

Archbishop Charles Scicluna, like many Catholics around the world, is deeply perturbed by the unrestrained and unjustifiable attack on the Holy Father by the President of the United States.

Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the consistent position of the Church throughout history when he said: “War divides; hope unites. Arrogance tramples upon others; love lifts up. Idolatry blinds us; the living God enlightens.” 

The Holy Father spoke the unadulterated truth when he insisted that the Church will always promote peace “even when rejecting the logic of war may lead to misunderstanding and scorn”… Read more »

The Bishops baptise 36 adults from 11 different countries

04/04/2026

This evening, during the Solemn Vigil of the Resurrection of our Lord the bishops of Malta will administer the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion) to 36 catechumens, who, as adults, have chosen the Christian path. This year, due to the large number of catechumens, there will be two separate ceremonies: one at St John’s Co‑Cathedral in Valletta and the other at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St Paul in Mdina… Read more »

Regulating Ecclesiastical Heritage

MoU signed by the Maltese Episcopal Conference, the Catholic Cultural Heritage Commission and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage

28/03/2026

The Maltese Episcopal Conference, the Catholic Cultural Heritage Commission and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, 23rd March 2026. This historical agreement clarifies the respective mandates of the Commission and the Superintendence in regulating ecclesiastical heritage within the framework of the Cultural Heritage Act (Cap. 445).

The heritage covered by this MoU includes all cultural property belonging to, destined for, or used by the Church – ranging from churches and chapels to movable religious artefacts… Read more »

Historic Favray painting restored as Casa Manresa marks 275th anniversary

16/03/2026   Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

The titular painting of the Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at Casa Manresa in Floriana, by celebrated artist Antoine Favray, has been restored to mark the 275th anniversary of the official inauguration and blessing of the historic building.

Carried out over the past year by conservator Amy Sciberras and her team, the restoration has brought renewed clarity and vibrancy to the artwork, which depicts St Ignatius of Loyola writing ‘The Spiritual Exercises’ during his time of discernment in Manresa, under the maternal gaze of the Virgin Mary and her son Jesus… Read more »

Secretariat for Catholic Education and Church Schools’ Association support stronger safeguards in response to Government green paper on social media

06/03/2026

Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

The Secretariat for Catholic Education and the Church Schools’ Association welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Government’s Green Paper and, in light of mounting evidence of social media’s impact on children’s wellbeing and development, underscore the urgent need for a robust, child-centred national framework.

The Secretariat and Association commend the Green Paper’s strong focus on safeguarding, the protection of minors from abuse and harmful content, and its recognition of the shared responsibility of families, schools and communities… Read more »

New Council of Parish Priests 2026–2028

05/03/2026

Ritratt: Claire Camilleri – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta

Il-Kulleġġ tal-Kappillani tal-Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta ħatar Kunsill ġdid tal-Kappillani għas-snin 2026-2028 u se jkun magħmul minn tmien kappillani.

Fl-ewwel laqgħa tal-Kunsill tal-Kulleġġ tal-Kappillani, l-Isqfijiet ta’ Malta awguraw lill-membri l-ġodda sabiex il-ħidma tagħhom tħalli l-frott mixtieq fil-parroċċi u fil-Knisja f’Malta.

Il-membri tal-Kunsill huma: il-President Dun Robin Camilleri, l-Arċipriet tal-Isla; il-Viċi President Dun Evan Caruana, il-Kappillan ta’ Santa Marija f’Birkirkara; is-Segretarju tal-Kunsill Dun Martin Cardona, il-Kappillan ta’ Ħal Kirkop; is-Segretarju tal-Kulleġġ Dun Sean Abela, il-Kappillan tal-Imġarr u l-Kaxxier Dun Joshua Cortis, il-Kappillan tal-Balluta… Read more »

Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in March 2026

01/03/2026

Ritratt: Ian Noel Pace – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta

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

Mgr Wojciech Załuski appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Malta

28/02/2026

Today, Saturday 28th February 2026, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appointed His Excellency Mgr Wojciech Załuski, Titular Archbishop of Diocleziana as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Malta. He is currently Apostolic Nuncio in Malaysia, East Timor and Apostolic Delegate in Brunei Darussalam.

H.E. Mgr Wojciech Załuski was born in Załuski-Lipnewo, Poland, on 5th April 1960. He was ordained a priest on 1st June 1989 to the Diocese of Łomża in Poland… Read more »

Agreement signed to enhance victim protection efforts

17/02/2026   Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

The Safeguarding Commission of the Church in Malta and the Victim Support Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening collaboration in the provision of victim care services in Malta.

The agreement was signed by Mr Mark Pellicano, Head of Safeguarding, and Mr Brian Farrugia, CEO of the Victim Support Agency on Tuesday 17th February 2026.

This is the first formal agreement between the Safeguarding Commission and a Government agency… Read more »

Pastoral Letter: A call to selfless love

Pastoral letter on organ donation

21/02/2026

Download the pastoral letter by the Bishops on organ donation Download

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Lent is a journey of conversion, a time when the Church gently but firmly turns our gaze away from ourselves and invites us to allow God to enlighten our hearts and become aware of the needs of others. Through fasting, prayer and almsgiving, we learn again that love always comes at a cost, and that real discipleship involves the loving gift of self and solidarity with others… Read more »