Pope Francis said on Sunday (8th November) that the recent stealing and leaking of the Holy See’s confidential documents was “a crime” and “deplorable act that does not help.” But at the same time he said this “sad event” definitely does not in any way deter him from pressing ahead with his planned reforms of the Roman Curia with the help of his advisers…

Il-Ħadd 8 ta’ Novembru 2015, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa Pontifikali fil-Kon-katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta, fl-okkażjoni ta’ Jum It-Tifkira. Għal din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni attendew l-President ta’ Malta u s-Sur Preca, l-ogħla awtoritajiet tal-Istat u dinjitarji oħra.

Kon-katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta

8 ta’ Novembru 2015

L-ewwelnett nixtieq insellem l-ogħla awtoritajiet tal-pajjiż: lilek Eċċellenza, Sur Preca, Onorevoli Prim Ministru, il-President tal-Kamra tar-Rappreżentanti, il-Kap tal-Oppożizzjoni, Ministri, Membri Parlamentari, il-membri tal-Bank tal-Ġudikatura u tal-Maġistratura, Presidenti Emeriti…

It-tfal u l-familji fil-bżonn, ir-refuġjati, il-persuni b’diżabilità u s-saċerdoti morda u anzjani huma fost dawk li bbenefikaw mid-donazzjonijiet tan-nies li nġabru permezz taż-żewġ kampanji ta’ ‘RTK 4 Charity’. Il-ħames benefiċċjarji, li bejniethom ħadu s-somma ta’ 960,000 Ewro, huma:

Dar tal-Providenza – €936,331

Uffiċċju Ċentrali Djar tat-Tfal – € 18,302

Taqsima Refuġjati – € 6,100

Dar tal-Kleru – € 3,050

Familji fil-Bżonn Għawdex – € 3,050

Il-preżentazzjoni ta’ dawn id-donazzjonijiet saret illum fil-Kurja tal-Arċisqof…

The Christian includes, he does not close the door to anyone, even if this provokes resistance. He who excludes, because he believes himself to be better, generates conflicts and divisions, and does not consider the fact that “we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God.” That was the message of Pope Francis during Thursday morning’s Mass at Casa Santa Marta…

Pope Francis held his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square on Wednesday morning. In his catechisis, he continued to reflect on the importance of family as a place where we learn the values of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Dear Brothers and Sisters:  Following the recent Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which reflected on the vocation and mission of the family, today we reflect on the importance of the family as the place where we learn the value of forgiveness.  Each day, in the words of the Our Father, we ask God to forgive us and to grant us the grace to forgive others.  As difficult as forgiveness may be, it is essential for our personal growth, our capacity to acknowledge our failures and to mend broken relationships.  It is a virtue we learn first in the family.  Forgiveness strengthens families in love and, through them, makes society as a whole more loving and humane.  It is a solid rock on which to build our lives and an eloquent sign of our Christian discipleship and obedience to the Father’s will.  May the coming Jubilee of Mercy encourage families everywhere to rediscover the power of forgiveness, and enable the great family of the Church to proclaim the power of God’s reconciling love at work in our world…