Il-Qdusija Tiegħu l-Papa Franġisku llum, 17 ta’ Novembru 2016, ħabbar l-għażla ta’ Mons. Ġorġ Frendo O.P. Isqof Awżiljarju ta’ Tirana – Durres, bħala Arċisqof tal-istess Djoċesi, jiġifieri Tirana – Durres ġewwa l-Albanija. Il-ħatra uffiċjali tiegħu ser issir nhar is-Sibt 3 ta`’Diċembru 2016, fil-Katidral ta` San Pawl ġewwa Triana l-Albanija.

Mons. George Frendo (isem tal-magħmudija Anthony) twieled Ħal Qormi, l-ħames minn sebat’ aħwa, fl-4 ta’ April 1946…

Il‑Knisja f’Malta ser tlaqqa’ l‑Assemblea Djoċesana nhar il‑Ġimgħa 18 u s‑Sibt 19 ta’ Novembru 2016, fil‑Katekumenju, il‑Mosta.

Il‑laqgħa annwali ser tiffoka fuq il‑konverżjoni għall-pastorali tal‑ħniena, li l-Papa Franġisku tant qed jisħaq fuqha. Il‑Ġimgħa filgħaxija, Fr Kevin Schembri u Dr Anna Vella ser jagħmlu preżentazzjoni ta’ din it-tema. Is‑Sibt filgħodu, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser jispjega l‑viżjoni tiegħu għall‑Knisja f’Malta dwar it-tema tal-konverżjoni għall-pastorali tal-ħniena…

Pope Francis during his General Audience in St Peter’s Square on Wednesday reflected on the spiritual work of mercy, to bear wrongs patiently, telling the faithful during his catechesis that patience is a virtue. 

Message by His Holiness Pope Francis

Dear Brothers and Sisters:  In our catechesis for this Holy Year of Mercy, we now consider the spiritual work of mercy which is bearing wrongs patiently.  In showing patience to those who wrong us and, by extension, to those we find irritating, we imitate God’s own patience with us sinners.  Exercising patience with others also challenges us to reflect on our own conduct and failings.  Patience is also required in two related spiritual works of mercy: admonishing sinners and instructing the ignorant.  We think of the patience shown by the many parents, catechists and teachers who quietly help young people to grow in faith and knowledge of the important things in life.  Helping others to look past the ephemeral, to discover the Lord’s will in their lives and thus to find lasting joy, is a great act of charity.  By serving our brothers and sisters in this way, our own minds and hearts are purified and renewed.  May the Holy Spirit grant us the generosity and patience needed to support and encourage those around us, so that together we may cherish the things that truly matter…

Pope Francis on Sunday reminded the faithful that even the most sacred human constructions are “transitory” and warned them not to place their faith in them or in “false messiahs” who speculate on people’s needs.

Speaking to the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus, the Pope said that our only certainty is that our life is in the hands of the Lord, and that God will never abandon us…