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Anchored in a Drifting World

We are living in a time of rapid change and constant distraction. The pace of modern life is fast, and the noise—both digital and social—is unrelenting. In this environment, spiritual questions and deeper reflections often get pushed aside. Instead, there is a cultural emphasis on immediacy; we want instant feedback, immediate gratification, rapid growth. 

This has a particular effect on young people. Many are trying to understand who they are and how they fit into the world, but they are doing so without clear guidance… Read more »

Hope in a World of Superficial Influences

The Netflix limited series ‘Adolescence’ offers a poignant exploration of modern youth culture, centring on 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is arrested for the murder of his classmate, Katie Leonard. The series delves into themes of online radicalisation, social media bullying and the toxic impact of digital communities on vulnerable minds. Jamie’s journey is a stark reminder of how easily young people can be influenced by the wrong sources, as they seek meaning and identity in places that offer little hope or guidance… Read more »

Catholic Social Teaching in times of Geopolitical change

On the invitation of the Croatian Justice and Peace Commission, the secretaries general of the European Justice and Peace Commissions met in Split, Croatia, from 28 February to 2 March 2025.

How to present and promote Catholic Social Teaching in an increasingly insecure and fragile world? This question was addressed through a variety of perspectives over the meeting.

Prof… Read more »

Recommendations on Malta’s Labour Migration Policy – Justice & Peace Commission, Migrant’s Commission, JRS Malta

The following is the feedback of the Justice & Peace Commission, the Migrants’ Commission and the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Malta, to the new labour migration policy.

It is informed by the recently published Justice and Peace Commission study, Beyond GDP II: Third Country Nationals in Malta: Sharing in our economic future or serving labour market interests?, and by the experience of the Migrants’ Commission and JRS Malta in providing services and support to migrants and asylum seekers in Malta… Read more »

Launch of Beyond GDP II: The Hidden Struggles of Third-Country Nationals in Malta

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta has published its latest report, Beyond GDP II: Third-Country Nationals in Malta: Sharing in our economic future or serving labour market interests? The report is released amidst evolving migration policies and an increasing reliance on third-country nationals (TCNs) as a key part of the Maltese economy.

Malta’s unique context — marked by an ageing population, low fertility rates, labour shortages and a drive for higher GDP growth — underscores the indispensable contributions of TCNs… Read more »

Budget does not go far enough to address economic hardships

The Justice and Peace Commission, within the Archdiocese of Malta, welcomes the social measures in Malta’s 2025 Budget, but believes more should be done to secure a dignified standard of living for those facing economic hardships.

The Commission also stresses the need for ongoing improvements to address the broader social needs of vulnerable groups — especially the elderly, homeless, and migrant workers — who face significant barriers daily… Read more »

Faith and Politics – Reflections on a week in Venice

Xandru Cassar – President, Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Nsara

Life often feels like a mad rush. We do things without stopping to ask why, launching ourselves headlong into the tasks at hand, so easily losing sight of what really matters. As my time as a student draws to a close, I felt the need to step back from this frenzy, to take a moment to reflect on what I wanted to do next… Read more »

Time to reform our energy subsidies

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 »

Daniel Darmanin participates in MARE summit

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 »