Politika Ġusta għas-Servizz tal-Paċi

L-Ewropa f’salib it-toroq

We are now only a few days away from the European Parliament elections. It is a key moment for Europe, one that will shape the EU for many years to come.

Many of the founding fathers of the European Union were committed Catholics who strongly believed in the dignity of every human being. While not perfect, the EU still manages today to unite countries that might otherwise see themselves as competitors, if not enemies… Kompli aqra »

Il-ġustizzja – antidotu għall-korruzzjoni

Hawa fatt li bħalissa għaddejin minn mument delikat ħafna fl-istorja reċenti ta’ pajjiżna. Fuq l-għatba ta’ elezzjonijiet lokali u ewropew, ħarġet l-aħbar li numru ta’ politiċi, professjonisti u uffiċjali pubbliċi ħa jiġu mtella’ l-qorti b’akkużi gravi immens. Bħal ma jiġri ta’ spiss f’dawn l-okkażjonijiet, hemm riskju kbir li persuni ta’ rieda tajba li jixtiequ jifhmu tassew fejn hi l-verità u li jixtiequ li f’pajjiżna ssaltan il-ġustizzja u l-paċi jispiċċaw diżorjentati u mitlufin quddiem il-kwantità ta’ ilħna, propaganda u nofs veratijiet li bihom qed niġu ibbumbardjati… Kompli aqra »

Sejħa għad-demokrazija: Ningħaqdu għall-ġejjieni tal-Ewropa

From June 6th to 9th, a pivotal event unfolds across Europe as approximately 400 million citizens prepare to cast their ballots in the European Parliament elections. This exercise in democracy transcends national borders, offering each individual the opportunity to shape the collective destiny of the continent. Notably, this election marks a historic milestone as, for the first time, young people aged 16 and 17 in some countries are eligible to participate as well… Kompli aqra »

Il-President ta’ Malta f’laqgħa mal-Kummissjoni Ġustizzja u Paċi

Nhar il-Ħamis 2 ta’ Mejju, il-President Myriam Spiteri Debono kellha laqgħa kordjali ma’ membri tal-Kummissjoni Ġustizzja u Paċi li ppreżentawlha pubblikazzjonijiet relatati mal-istudji li wettqu b’rabta mal-ekonomija, r-rikonċiljazzjoni u s-saħħa u s-sigurtà fl-industrija tal-kostruzzjoni.

Matul din il-laqgħa li saret fil-Palazz ta’ San Anton, Dr Spiteri Debono saħqet fuq l-importanza tax-xogħol tal-Kummissjoni u inkoraġġiet il-membri tagħha biex ikomplu jistinkaw biex iwasslu l-vuċi tal-Kummissjoni fis-soċjetà u fost iż-żgħażagħ… Kompli aqra »

Soċjetà mibdula: Malta fl-aħħar 70 sena

On the 27th of April, from 09:00 till 12:30, the Justice and Peace Commission and the Malta Catholic Youth Network is organising a half-day seminar called “A society transformed: Malta in the past 70 years”.

The aim of this seminar is to explore the deep and radical transformation which Malta has witnessed over the decades. It might be argued that the present-day economy, urban landscape, standard of living and demographic makeup of these islands bear little to no resemblance to the Maltese reality in the immediate post-war period… Kompli aqra »

Il-Knisja tniedi ‘HopeGen’ biex iż-żgħażagħ jibnu soċjetà aktar ġusta

HopeGen, proġett ta’ sena bejn il-Kummissjoni Ġustizzja u Paċi u l-Malta Catholic
Youth Network (MCYN), ġie mniedi sabiex b’mod attiv, iż-żgħażagħ ikollhom l-għodda
u s-setgħa jibnu soċjetà aktar ġusta.

Permezz ta’ HopeGen, il-Knisja f’Malta hi impenjata li trawwem ġenerazzjoni ta’
żgħażagħ bit-tama li jkunu ċittadini attivi u responsabbli. Dan filwaqt li jindirizzaw ukoll
diversi sfidi, inġustizzji, u inċertezzi preżenti madwarna… Kompli aqra »

Elezzjonijiet Ewropej? Għaliex għandu jimpurtani?

In the run-up to the European Parliament elections, which will be held in Malta on the 8th of June, the Justice and Peace Commission is offering a 60-minute workshop addressed at 16–18-year-old post-secondary students, on “EU elections: our civic and Christian responsibility to bother”.

During this workshop which can be held for groups of up to 50 young people at a time, participants will be able to reflect on the values – inspired by Catholic Social Teaching – on which the European Union is founded and encouraged to do their part in safeguarding and promoting these values in the concrete reality of Europe today… Kompli aqra »

HopeGen

If you are between 18-30 years old, interested in socio-political issues, and would like to contribute towards the building of a more just and fair society, this project is for you!

If you believe that:

  • Positive change in society is possible, and starts with our individual participation,
  • Giving up is not an option,
  • Politics, when directed towards the common good, is one of the highest forms of charity,

we invite you to register your interest in “HopeGen”… Kompli aqra »

Spazju ta’ djalogu

Based on Pope Francis’ visit to Malta in 2022 and supported by the Vicariate for Evangelisation and Justice & Peace – Malta, rethink.mt began as a podcast with various people active in Maltese society, to discuss the kind of society we are hoping to build together.

To wrap up the first season of the project, a public dialogue was held on the 1st of June at Suq tal-Belt… Kompli aqra »

Rethink Culture: Konverżazzjonijiet

Rethink Culture’s Conversations is a space for respectful dialogue on complex issues shaping Maltese culture.

Based on Pope Francis’ visit to Malta in 2022 and supported by the Vicariate for Evangelisation and Justice & Peace – Malta, rethink.mt began as a podcast with various people active in Maltese society, to discuss the kind of society we are hoping to build together.

We are now inviting the public to join in the conversations and discuss topics including migration, sustainable development, cultural heritage, governance, economic systems, and the church in Malta… Kompli aqra »