The Malta Independent 14 November 2026, Saturday
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The Divorce debate cannot be divorced from faith

Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

I am amazed at the level of intolerance and I regret to say at times outright persecution being shown at those who profess themselves to be in favour of marriage and therefore against divorce...

Divorce, The Church and our conscience

Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

On 1 May 1930, the Archbishop of Malta, Monsignor Caruana, and the Bishop of Gozo, Monsignor Gonzi, issued a joint Pastoral Letter, part of which read: “... as Catholics...

Reviving A policy marriage

Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Not long ago, the separation of financial supervision and monetary policy was in vogue in many countries...

The Sun will rise again

Monday, 25 April 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

In Japan, memorial services for the dead are normally held 49 days after their passing. The bereaved mourn throughout this period...

Ode To culture

Monday, 25 April 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Good Friday activities are now over. Practically all villages and towns in Malta and Gozo do some kind of activity during this period...

Women Of Malta: your hour has come

Sunday, 24 April 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It is normal for countries holding a referendum on something that impacts greatly on the daily lives of the people to refuse to go the extra mile at the first attempt. Both ...

Heaven Or hell

Sunday, 24 April 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The referendum on divorce could just as well have been framed as a referendum choosing between heaven and hell....

Bigotry, Hypocrisy and in praise of marriage

Sunday, 24 April 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

I recently wrote an article in another newspaper quoting the words of three well-known Presidents (President de Marco, President J.F. Kennedy...

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