Malta Archives

Migration, corruption could be key themes of Pope’s Malta day trip

Feb 11, 2020

When Pope Francis visits the island nation of Malta later this year, his first international trip of 2020, it will likely be framed by key political issues for which he has often raised his voice, including migration and corruption.

By Elise Ann Allen

Pope to visit Malta on May 31 in first foreign trip of 2020

Feb 10, 2020

Pope Francis will visit the Mediterranean island nation of Malta on May 31, the Vatican said Monday, confirming the Pope’s first foreign trip for the year.

By Associated Press

Maltese archbishop urges collective ‘soul-searching’ as political unrest continues

Jan 8, 2020

As political unrest in Malta continues following revelations that top government officials are implicated in the murder of an investigative journalist, the country’s bishops have voiced shock at the state of affairs, insisting that while the past can’t be changed, a new course can be set for the future.

By Elise Harris

Maltese cardinal, patristic scholar, dies at 94

Dec 31, 2019

Maltese Cardinal Prosper Grech, an Augustinian priest and expert on the fathers of the early church, died Dec. 30 at the Santo Spirito Hospital near the Vatican. He was 94.

By Cindy Wooden

Malta bishops urge calm amid anti-corruption protests

Dec 14, 2019

This week Malta’s bishops have urged the public to stay calm and avoid violence as turmoil mounts following shocking revelations involving top government officials made in the investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

By Elise Harris