Pope Visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on His First Overseas Journey Since Election: A Reflection from Malta The recent visit of Pope Francis to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque has captured the attention of the global community, and Malta is no exception. This historic visit, marking the Pope’s first overseas journey since his election, is not only a…
**Religions and Our Common Humanity: ‘Nostra Aetate’, 60 Years On – A Maltese Perspective** In the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta stands as a beacon of cultural and religious diversity. As we reflect on the 60th anniversary of ‘Nostra Aetate’, the groundbreaking declaration by the Second Vatican Council that transformed interfaith dialogue, it’s essential to…
# A Nation Pauses: Malta Commemorates 9/11 with Reflection and Resilience As the Mediterranean sun cast its golden glow over Malta’s limestone buildings this morning, the island joined the global community in marking the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001. While physically distant from Ground Zero, Malta’s commemoration carries unique significance, weaving together international solidarity…
Maltese Hearts Go Out to East Jerusalem as Gunmen Kill Five in Dawn Market Rampage By Maria Pace, Hot Malta Correspondent The bells of the Carmelite Church in Mdina had barely finished their 7 a.m. chime on Friday when news flashed across Maltese smartphones: five Israelis—four women and one man—lay dead in an east Jerusalem…
