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Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as...

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Updated: Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis' successor

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope, meeting with the cardinals who chose him to lead the Catholic Church and follow in...

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Live - Maksar brothers wanted to get rid of Carmel Chircop, Vince Muscat testifies

The Maksar brothers, Robert and Adrian Agius, wanted to get rid of lawyer Carmel Chircop, Vince Muscat testified in court on Friday. Muscat was testifying in the ongoing trial of the four men...

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Updated: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV; becomes first American pontiff

White smoke came out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, the second day of the conclave, meaning that a new pontiff has now been chosen. This article will be updated shortly...

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latest comment from Divi, 08/05/2025 18:27: Long Live the Catholic Church! VIVA L-PAPA LJUN XIV

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New Pope was in Malta two years ago, said Mass in Mosta

Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV was in Malta two years ago and said Mass at the Mosta Rotunda. On 28 November 2023, then Cardinal Robert Provost had said Mass as part of the Council of European...

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TMID Editorial: 80 years on, the world is once again on a precipice

Yesterday was the 80 year anniversary since the end of the Second World War in Europe – a day known now as VE Day, and a day which sees celebrations, parades, and memorials across the...

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Pope Leo XIV - biography

Cardinal Robert PrevostDate of Birth: Sept. 14, 1955 Nationality: American and Peruvian Position: Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops; president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America under...

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Over 10,000 join call for Manoel Island to be turned into national heritage park, NGO says

A parliamentary petition calling for Manoel Island to be turned into a national heritage park has been signed by over 10,000 people in the six weeks since its launch, a statement issued by Moviment...

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Cruise passenger traffic up by 10.5% in first quarter of 2025

The total cruise passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 84,597, an increase of 10.5 per cent over the same quarter of last year, the National Statistics Office said on...

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What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Pope Leo XIV 's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ' global ministry. "I think a lot us had a question mark...

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Myriam Spiteri Debono, PM, Speaker, Roberta Metsola and Bernard Grech welcome new Pope

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and Opposition Leader Bernard Grech all welcomed the news of Pope Leo XIV's election. "On behalf of the...

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This conclave to choose a new pope was short -- but not the shortest ever

How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, it took only two days for Catholic cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. That's among the shortest conclaves in recent...

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Maksar trial - Property consultant gives detailed testimony on complex web of negotiations

Property consultant Peter Barteth provided detailed testimony on Thursday about a complex series of property negotiations involving Carmel Chircop and several other individuals related to a warehouse...

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Man United, Tottenham reach Europa League final, one win away from Champions League

For Manchester United or Tottenham, a miserable campaign will end in Europa League glory. Despite both teams languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League, the Champions...

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Government signs agreement to support Fondazzjoni Sebħ shelter

The Ministry for Social Policy and Children's Rights has continued to invest in more social agreements aimed at strengthening services offered to vulnerable individuals and families. A social...

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Man grievously hurt after being attacked by own dog

A man was grievously hurt on Thursday morning after he was attacked by his own dog, the police said. The accident took place in Frejgatina Street, St Paul's Bay. The man tried to intervene...

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Ombudsman again says directive on teachers' media appearances violates freedom of expression

A second report by the Ombudsman, responding this time to a complaint filed by a PN MP, found that a directive issued by the Director General for Educational Services regarding teachers and media...

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Labour Party welcomes public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia

The Labour Party welcomed the launch of a public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia. "This public consultation is intended to initiate a discussion on this subject as proposed in the...

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Focus on strengthening palliative care, not euthanasia, Life Network Foundation says

Life Network Foundation expressed deep concern on Thursday over the Maltese government's proposal to introduce voluntary euthanasia. While framed as a compassionate choice under strict conditions,...

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Man United, Tottenham reach Europa League final, one win away from Champions League

PSG reach Champions League final and will face Inter for elusive title

Inter beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach another Champions League final

Oscar Piastri wins at Miami for 3rd straight F1 victory, 4th win of season for championship leader

Chelsea win and Newcastle draw to tighten top-five race as United loses again in Premier League

Roma and Lazio catch up with Juventus in fight for 4th place in Serie A

Serie A leaders Napoli beat Lecce amid flares and delays to move closer to title

Arsenal's Champions League preparations go wrong after another loss to Bournemouth

New father Max Verstappen wins pole in Miami, his third through six F1 races this season

Antonelli becomes youngest pole winner in F1 history by taking top stop for Miami sprint race

Government is neglecting the struggles of families, PN says

The need for governance with vision and policy built on a sustainable, forward-looking socio-economic model has become urgent, the Nationalist Party said. It took note of the recently published...

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‘EU-US differences must not overshadow the common ground we stand on’ – Deputy Prime Minister

EU engagement with the US must be premised on a clear understanding of our shared objectives Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg said. Borg underscored the...

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India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise

India fired attack drones into Pakistan on Thursday, wounding four soldiers, the Pakistani military said. India, meanwhile, accused its neighbor of attempting its own attack, as tensions...

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Man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston and vandalism after crashing car through her front gate

Prosecutors said that a Mississippi man who harassed Jennifer Aniston for two years before crashing his vehicle through the front gate of the "Friends" star's Los Angeles home has been...

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28 people died by suicide during 2024

There were a total of 28 persons who died by suicide in 2024, 25 of whom were male, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri said. The Minister was replying to a parliamentary question made by PN MP...

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Coalition for Gozo says it is ‘shocked’ over batching plant Planning Authority decision

The Coalition for Gozo said it is shocked at how the Board of the Planning Authority "approved by a 7 - 1 vote (the Għajnsielem Local Council being the only entity that voted against) the upgrade...

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Black smoke again - two more votes yield no new pope

Two more votes to elect a new pope yielded no decision as yet. Black smoke emerged from the Sistine chapel chimney indicating that the cardinals voting for the successor of Oope Francis nhave not come...

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latest comment from Steve Magri, 08/05/2025 12:06: It is being rumored that negotiations are being made for trump to be appointed pope and for the Vatican to be annexes to the USA

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80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday's 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of...

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Prime Minister Robert Abela visits Ħal Far Groupage Complex

Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the Ħal Far Groupage Complex on Thursday alongside the Association of Groupage Operators. While going around the complex of large containers, the Prime...

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GO declares Malta a 'true fibre island'

GO plc on Thursday declared Malta a true fibre island, marking the successful completion of its 13-year nationwide fibre rollout. The announcement was made during a press conference at GO's...

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GO declares Malta a ‘True Fibre Island’

HSBC Malta Foundation supports the 6th edition of the Primary STEM Challenge

GO declares Malta a 'true fibre island'

STMicroelectronics Facility becomes EU’s first advanced manufacturing backend plant

Moneybase launches free SEPA Instant payments

MESGA consultative council of future generations meets BOV

Atlas Healthcare and IVALIFE host webinar on pensions and auto-enrolment

Malta and Ireland forge new trade horizons in online business mission

Malta’s first educational zero waste children’s cookbook earns three nominations at the prestigious

Express Trailers’ family members complete accredited family business course

Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

Updated: Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis' successor

Live - Maksar brothers wanted to get rid of Carmel Chircop, Vince Muscat testifies

Updated: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV; becomes first American pontiff

New Pope was in Malta two years ago, said Mass in Mosta

TMID Editorial: 80 years on, the world is once again on a precipice

Pope Leo XIV - biography

Over 10,000 join call for Manoel Island to be turned into national heritage park, NGO says

Cruise passenger traffic up by 10.5% in first quarter of 2025

What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Myriam Spiteri Debono, PM, Speaker, Roberta Metsola and Bernard Grech welcome new Pope

This conclave to choose a new pope was short -- but not the shortest ever

Maksar trial - Property consultant gives detailed testimony on complex web of negotiations

Man United, Tottenham reach Europa League final, one win away from Champions League

Government signs agreement to support Fondazzjoni Sebħ shelter

Man grievously hurt after being attacked by own dog

Ombudsman again says directive on teachers' media appearances violates freedom of expression

Labour Party welcomes public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia

Focus on strengthening palliative care, not euthanasia, Life Network Foundation says

PM inaugurates Senglea entrance regeneration and Fort St Michael’s bastions restoration project

Animal Welfare Commissioner decries luna park next to petting farm

PSG reach Champions League final and will face Inter for elusive title

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails

PL Deputy Leader and MEP appointed as S&D lead negotiator on two EU initiatives

TMID Editorial: A welcome consensus on miscarriage leave

Maltese golden passport scheme slammed during European Parliament debate

Black smoke: First conclave vote does not result in a new pope

Government opens public consultation on Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia for terminally-ill patients

Government is neglecting the struggles of families, PN says

‘EU-US differences must not overshadow the common ground we stand on’ – Deputy Prime Minister

India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise

Man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston and vandalism after crashing car through her front gate

28 people died by suicide during 2024

Coalition for Gozo says it is ‘shocked’ over batching plant Planning Authority decision

Black smoke again - two more votes yield no new pope

80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Prime Minister Robert Abela visits Ħal Far Groupage Complex

GO declares Malta a 'true fibre island'

Archbishop reacts to euthanasia proposal: ‘Yes to palliative care up to our natural end’

STMicroelectronics Facility becomes EU’s first advanced manufacturing backend plant

Updated: PN slams motion of no confidence in Għargħur Mayor; PL explains decision

The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the doors to the Sistine Chapel close

Two new magistrates take the oath of office

What name the new pope chooses can signal what's ahead