The canonization of two Popes is an occasion for the Catholic Church to flatter itself and its followers after a long series of shameful scandals and cover-ups.   On the cover of its 1 April...

        "Let me be that I am and seek not to alter me." (*)   I came to know Gordon in 2003 when he was invited to give a keynote address at an...

        About a fortnight ago, in one of Malta’s national broadcaster’s news bulletins, I heard over the internet the excited voice of the announcer informing...

        In another section of the media, someone asked what police proceedings were taken after the unfortunate traffic accident of Justice Minister Owen Bonnici. The...

        In reply to Bernadette Aquilina’s letter entitled “Directory of segregation” (TMIS, 30March), the National Commission for the Promotion of...

        The acclaimed Catholic spiritual writer, Thomas Merton, observed about the Resurrection: “It is of the very essence of Christianity to face suffering and...

        People, local and foreign, visit the Ta’ Pinu basilica in Għarb, Gozo by the busload every day. The toilets in the vicinity are large enough to take a...

        I have always been fascinated by the prologue of John’s Gospel.   Biblical scholars say it is a mystical hymn which reflects on the Divinity and...

        Many have dreamt of immortality, but can it be achieved?   If you have a clone of yourself and then pass on your memory to him/her, virtual immortality...

        The local media recently published several write-ups on Pope Francis to mark the first anniversary of his pontificate. None of them mentioned his most...