Today’s young Catholic “pilgrims” fly to Rio and spend a few days at Copacabana, known throughout the world for its hedonism and its shameless exhibition of scandalous thongs and...

I have a lot of respect for Alfred Mifsud and always look forward to reading his contributions in the newspapers especially when he comments on economics and finance. However, I beg to differ with...

The writer of the editorial column in The Times of Malta of Monday 5 August, entitled “A new fly in the ointment”, started his otherwise good editorial with the words: “Is it not...

How much excise duties and VAT are collected from car owners and drivers?   The Malta Automobile Club agrees that it is appropriate that people who are in a position to do so give their...

August 6 was the Feast of Jesus Transfiguration. While all the three synoptic gospels recount this extraordinary event that took place in front of Peter, James and John a very intriguing comment made...

Some days ago I had the joy of reading Pope Francis’ speech to the Leadership of the Episcopal Conference of Latin America (CELAM) during their general coordination meeting. This address was...

Social strife in Arab and Islamic countries is a regular feature in the news and the silent ‘biblical’ movement of people from Africa to Europe continues. The social turbulence in the Arab...

The recent discovery of a tear gas pistol and ammunition on an Israeli police officer at Malta International Airport after a brief holiday and the government’s announcement of beefing up...

Revision of local plans should guarantee environment sustainability with regards the use of land and development. The revision of local plans should not lead to unsustainable...

The Mission Fund Committee would like to thank Joe Caruana and his wife Gina of Hamrun and all their guests for their generosity shown on the occasion of Mr and Mrs Caruana’s 50th wedding...