Malta
Pope Francis’ visit to Malta highlights the role of St. George Preca, an advocate for teaching the gospel
By Joanne M. Pierce — May 5, 2022
(The Conversation) — Malta’s St. George Preca was canonized in 2007. Pope Francis’ visit to Malta renewed attention on Preca’s life and work and how it could provide guidance for the welfare of refugees.
Pope Francis discusses health but again declines to name Putin as Ukraine aggressor
By Claire Giangravé — April 3, 2022
(RNS) — The pontiff again declined to name Russian President Vladimir Putin as the aggressor in the Ukraine war on his flight back to Rome.
In Malta, Pope Francis condemns ‘infantile’ aggression of Ukraine
By Claire Giangravé — April 2, 2022
VALLETTA, Malta (RNS) — 'Once again, some autocrat, sadly caught up in anachronistic claims of nationalist interests, is provoking and fomenting conflicts,' said Pope Francis in an address to the government in Malta.
In Malta, Pope Francis models mercy for migrants while condemning corruption
By Claire Giangravé — April 1, 2022
(RNS) — Drawing from the islands’ deep Catholic roots, Francis is expected to encourage a rebirth of the local church, experts say.
Pope sends rare condolence after Malta journalist is slain
By guest — October 21, 2017
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Rarely does the death of a private citizen elicit a formal letter of condolence signed by the Vatican secretary of state in the pope's name.
Malta OKs same-sex marriages over Catholic Church protest
By guest — July 12, 2017
(AP) Only one lawmaker out of 67 in the Maltese Parliament voted against the legislation, signaling its broad support in the predominantly Catholic island nation.
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