In Saudi Arabia, over 1,300 pilgrims lost their lives during the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, when temperatures soared above 50°C. Meanwhile, in the Indian capital of Delhi, the temperature exceeded 40°C for 40 consecutive days. And in Mexico, monkeys are falling dead from trees, after succumbing to heatstroke.
These are just some of the climate-change related tragedies which may have popped up on our screens in the last few weeks… Read more »
In April 2024, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued Dignitas Infinita, a Declaration approved by Pope Francis that reaffirms the Church’s traditional teaching on abortion, poverty and euthanasia, whilst denouncing newer forms of violation of human dignity in the 21st century.
At a time when definitions of what “dignity” actually means differ widely, this document clarifies the true meaning of human dignity and the practical implications – in the social, political and economic realms – of building our societies and communities on the solid foundation of human dignity… Read more »
The latest NSO data shows that Malta’s general government debt continued to grow, reaching €9,976.2 million by the end of March. This figure represents 50.4% of the country’s gross domestic product and marks an increase of €726.3 million compared to the first quarter of 2023.
Despite a narrowing deficit, the relentless rise in debt paints a portrait of a generation that squanders its resources, leaving a heavy burden for those yet to come… Read more »
We are now only a few days away from the European Parliament elections. It is a key moment for Europe, one that will shape the EU for many years to come.
Many of the founding fathers of the European Union were committed Catholics who strongly believed in the dignity of every human being. While not perfect, the EU still manages today to unite countries that might otherwise see themselves as competitors, if not enemies… Read more »
In Malta, the construction industry has been booming. Yet, this growth has come at a significant human cost. This cost has become etched in the country’s consciousness through the Jean Paul Sofia tragedy. But Jean Paul Sofia wasn’t the first and sadly not even the last victim of this sector which we represent.
Data by the NSO revealed that more than half of workplace accidents that happened over the past two years have been related to the construction industry… Read more »
The Catholic Justice and Peace Europe network has requested lead candidates for the European elections to support a strong engagement of the European Union with Armenia and Armenian refugees and internally displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh over the next European political cycle.
In recent weeks, the Co-Presidents of Justice and Peace Europe, Maria Hammershoy and Mgr Antoine Hérouard have written letters to the lead candidates of several parties for the European elections regarding the critical situation of Armenia and Armenian refugees and internally displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh… Read more »
Hawa fatt li bħalissa għaddejin minn mument delikat ħafna fl-istorja reċenti ta’ pajjiżna. Fuq l-għatba ta’ elezzjonijiet lokali u ewropew, ħarġet l-aħbar li numru ta’ politiċi, professjonisti u uffiċjali pubbliċi ħa jiġu mtella’ l-qorti b’akkużi gravi immens. Bħal ma jiġri ta’ spiss f’dawn l-okkażjonijiet, hemm riskju kbir li persuni ta’ rieda tajba li jixtiequ jifhmu tassew fejn hi l-verità u li jixtiequ li f’pajjiżna ssaltan il-ġustizzja u l-paċi jispiċċaw diżorjentati u mitlufin quddiem il-kwantità ta’ ilħna, propaganda u nofs veratijiet li bihom qed niġu ibbumbardjati… Read more »
The prohibitive increase in housing costs and the conflicting emotions of joy and anxiety that came with living in Malta were the issues working migrants raised with Archbishop Charles Scicluna on 30th April 2024, eve of the feast of St Joseph the Worker.
Several migrants from Sub-Saharan and West Africa, as well as South and Southeast Asia who gathered at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, thanked the Archbishop for welcoming them as a father, while acknowledging the Church’s role as a defender of workers’ dignity… Read more »
From June 6th to 9th, a pivotal event unfolds across Europe as approximately 400 million citizens prepare to cast their ballots in the European Parliament elections. This exercise in democracy transcends national borders, offering each individual the opportunity to shape the collective destiny of the continent. Notably, this election marks a historic milestone as, for the first time, young people aged 16 and 17 in some countries are eligible to participate as well… Read more »
Nhar il-Ħamis 2 ta’ Mejju, il-President Myriam Spiteri Debono kellha laqgħa kordjali ma’ membri tal-Kummissjoni Ġustizzja u Paċi li ppreżentawlha pubblikazzjonijiet relatati mal-istudji li wettqu b’rabta mal-ekonomija, r-rikonċiljazzjoni u s-saħħa u s-sigurtà fl-industrija tal-kostruzzjoni.
Matul din il-laqgħa li saret fil-Palazz ta’ San Anton, Dr Spiteri Debono saħqet fuq l-importanza tax-xogħol tal-Kummissjoni u inkoraġġiet il-membri tagħha biex ikomplu jistinkaw biex iwasslu l-vuċi tal-Kummissjoni fis-soċjetà u fost iż-żgħażagħ… Read more »
