Faith

Pope Francis indicates he has not spoken directly to Putin about Ukraine war

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:16:42 -0400

Once again, Pope Francis avoided speaking directly about ��Ƶapp President Vladimir Putin and instead focused on condemning war as a cruel and inhumane act that "goes against the human spirit."

Vatican confirms Pope Francis to visit Malta in April 2022

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:46:21 -0500

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will visit Malta April 2-3, a Vatican spokesman said.

Malta shares its faith with Toronto, world

waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:09:36 -0500

Fr. Mario Micallef recalls the general feeling of pride and excitement experienced within Toronto��Ƶapp Maltese community on the morning of Nov. 28.

New bill may stifle freedom of conscience, religion, Malta bishops warn

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:16:53 -0400

ROME -- Catholic bishops in Malta said that while they support equality and are against discrimination, they are concerned that two new bills meant to protect people's rights would instead threaten personal freedoms.

Glen Argan: Maltese set an example for hospitality

glenargan@catholicregister.org (Glen Argan) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:27:44 -0500

Many posters promoting the theme of this year��Ƶapp Week of Prayer for Christian Unity — “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness” — include photos of a small battered rowboat to illustrate the shipwreck which landed St. Paul on the island of Malta. The story in the Acts of the Apostles (28:1-10) is short on details about that unusual kindness.

After drawn-out negotiations, Malta lets rescued migrants disembark

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:08:49 -0500

ROME – Migrants rescued from the Mediterranean were taken to shore in Malta Jan. 9 after being kept at sea while European nations argued over who was responsible for them.

Archbishop Scicluna named adjunct secretary of CDF

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:35:03 -0500

VATICAN – Pope Francis named Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, arguably the Catholic Church's most respected abuse investigator, to be adjunct secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Vatican bank launches legal action in Malta over major investment loss

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:20:47 -0400

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican bank has initiated legal action in Malta against unnamed third parties because of "significant damages" incurred after a 17-million-euro investment.

Radio Maria��Ƶapp new director putting emphasis on youth

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0400

Fr. Charles Grech arrived from Malta a year ago with experience working with youth and a background in radio. They are skills he plans to put to good use as the newly installed director of Radio Mario Canada.

Malta vote to legalize same-sex marriage over Catholic Church protest

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:15:00 -0400

VALLETTA, Malta – Lawmakers in predominantly Roman Catholic Malta legalized same-sex marriage Wednesday (July 12), joining much of Western Europe by replacing the traditional "you are now husband and wife" declaration in civil ceremonies with "you are now spouses."