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A heretic in our midst?
Francis believes that, in a climate of closure, Catholics risk turning to ideologies that replace faith. In a news conference on his flight home from his recent tour of Asia, Pope Francis commented on the American presidential election and criticised both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump for being “against life” ̶ Harris because of her stance...
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Drachma at twenty
We will continue to work for a more inclusive Church and for acceptance of LGBTIQ+ individuals by their families. On Tuesday 17th September 2024, Drachma reached an important landmark in its existence: it passed the twenty-year mark. It has been quite a journey that has left us with a sense of gratefulness for the remarkable milestones reached through this brief period. For those...
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Paving the way for change
Vjal Kulħadd: a step toward inclusive and accessible streets for all. As a young disabled woman, the design of a locality can profoundly impact my daily life — either empowering me to participate fully in society or leaving me feeling marginalised. In Malta, many roads and pathways seem to prioritise cars over people, making it...
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The Capuchin preacher to the Papal household
The unique history of the only person who can preach to the Pope. One day last year I opened my email to find a curious message from Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa. The email began with a common assumption. Because my job title contains the phrase “Capuchin Fellow”, many people assume I must be a Capuchin friar myself. I am however...
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The sanctity of the word
Are we giving words enough respect? One of the most memorable biblical lines makes a pronouncement, a promise and a pact: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). The term reverberates in everyday sayings, such as: “Mark my word.” “I give you my word.”...
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It’s okay not to feel okay
The Local Councils' Association has launched a free counselling service for its members, providing a valuable resource for individuals facing personal challenges, such as separation, illness, loss, or rejection. We’ve all experienced moments of doubt, loneliness, and overwhelm. Mental health is a spectrum, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Yet, the stigma surrounding mental health persists, hindering individuals from seeking the support they need....
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Degrowth might be good
Those who oppose degrowth, as opposed to continued economic growth, would have people believe that it is equivalent to austerity. Two years ago, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that “we are living through the end of abundance.” Since then, similar warnings have become the order of the day from political and economic leaders who, hobbled by their failure to deliver on their...
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Words kill
Why Israel gets away with murder in Gaza and Lebanon. The official Israeli army version of why it has targeted civilian areas during the intense and deadly bombardment of 20th September in south Lebanon is that the Lebanese are hiding long-range missile launchers in their own homes. This official explanation by...
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Seeing through Robert Abela
A prime minister who is decisive and committed but not dictatorial. The old cliché that all political careers end in failure is most true of all for those at the top. And it is, therefore, easy to remember prime ministers primarily for the circumstances of their downfall. No prime minister left Castille at a time truly of their own...
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The red thread (1)
A multi-part series exploring the long history of the Maltese Labour Party (Partit Laburista - PL) – Part 1: 1920-1940 From the Labour Party statute: “The Labour Party is a political organisation that brings together people with a progressive thought, founded on democratic socialist principles, that works for an inclusive society that provides work for all, where social justice...
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“She’ll have that scene from under your feet.”
Maggie Smith was a formidable actor with a biting wit and a fearsome ability to deliver lines. It is a testament to the power of the late British actress Dame Maggie Smith that other eminent actors – though only male ones, as far as I can see – accused her of upstaging them. Richard Burton complained that in Anthony Asquith’s 1963...
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Just paying lip service
We talk so much about the freedom of the press; however, by the looks of it, for some organisations and countries freedom of the media is reserved only for when it sings their praises, even when they don't deserve it. Just months after Israel shuttered Al Jazeera’s operations “after deeming it a threat to national security,” early on Sunday morning of 22nd September, armed Israeli forces raided the Qatari broadcaster’s operations in the occupied West Bank...