On Wednesday, 4th January 2023, the Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna will celebrate a De Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at 6:30pm at the Co-Cathedral of St John in Valletta.
Everyone is invited to attend this celebration. Priests are also welcome to co-celebrate the Mass.
The Mass will be streamed on Knisja.mt and Newsbook.com.mt.
The day after, Thursday 5th January, the Archbishop is going to represent the Church of Malta during Pope Emeritus’ funeral that will be held at St Peter’s Square, Vatican. In Malta, all churches within the Archdiocese will toll a funeral knell at noon as a mark of respect while Pope Emeritus is being buried; during the day or a following day, a Mass will be celebrated for his soul.
We pray to the Lord to welcome Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and to give him the peace, love and joy that only He can give.