On Friday, 23 April, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP led the Pilgrimage with the Ta’ Pinu titular painting to its sanctuary in Gozo. The Basilica of Ta’ Pinu, being a Marian Sanctuary has been given the Goldren Rose by Pope Benedict XVI himself at the Floriana Granaries on Sunday 18th April, 2010.

Christians were invited to … Continue Reading

The message of H.H. Pope Benedict XVI during his traditional weekly audience at St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, 21st April, 2010, following his Apostolic Visit to Malta: 

Cari fratelli e sorelle!

Come sapete, sabato e domenica scorsi ho compiuto unviaggio apostolico a Malta, sul quale oggi vorrei brevemente soffermarmi. Occasione della mia visita pastorale è stato il 1950° anniversario … Continue Reading

The Episcopal Conference would like to thank the people of Malta and Gozo for their participation in the celebration of the Eucharist by His Holiness the Pope, on the Granaries, Floriana. They would also like to thank all those who followed the celebrations on the media. The large number of people who attended, in spite … Continue Reading

Speech of H.H. Pope Benedict XVI before departing, at the Malta International Airport:

Mr President,

Your Excellencies,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The time has come for me to bid farewell to Malta. I thank God for the opportunity to meet so many of you and

to visit this beautiful island. I thank the President for his gracious words and I thank … Continue Reading

Speech of H.H. Pope Benedict XVI during the youth meeting at the Valletta Waterfront:

Żgħażagħ Maltin u Għawdxin, jien kuntent ħafna li ninsab magħkom,

[Dear young people of Malta and Gozo, I am very happy to be with you,]

What a joy it is for me to be with you today on your native soil! On this significant … Continue Reading

Welcome address by Bishop Mario Grech at the Valletta Waterfront.

Your Holiness,

I greet you in the name of our Country’s and our Church’s cherished treasure, the young people of Malta and Gozo. Being our present and future, they are our most priceless resource. Their numerous presence here this evening uplifts us, but at the same time … Continue Reading

Speech by four youths, representing their peers, during the Youth Meeting at the Valletta Waterfront:

Gospel text: Mark 10:17

Leader:

Your Holiness,

As young people, we believe that the Church’s richness lie in the fact that it brings together a great diversity of people, not only with regards to age, language and culture, but also in the variety of … Continue Reading

Statement by the Holy See Press Office on the Pope’s meeting with the alleged victims of abuse:

On Sunday 18 April 2010, in the Apostolic Nunciature in Malta, the Holy Father met a small group of persons who were sexually abused by members of the clergy. He was deeply moved by their stories and expressed his … Continue Reading

The Bishops of the Maltese islands will be giving Pope Benedict XVI a miniature sculpture of Christ the King monument, sculptured by internationally renowned artist Antonio Sciortino. The original sculpture was inaugurated on the occasion of the Eucharistic Congress held in Malta in 1913.

The silver statue being presented by the Maltese Bishops on behalf of … Continue Reading

Pope Benedict leads the congregation in singing the Regina Coeli at the Granaries in Floriana.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

When you give thanks, when you have particular prayer intentions, and when you seek heavenly protection for your loved ones, it is your custom to turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church and … Continue Reading