AI Videos Going Viral Of Pope Francis In Heaven With Jesus

AI Videos Going Viral Of Pope Francis In Heaven With Jesus
Apr 25 2025 Share

AI videos going viral online – with one racking up 4.8 million views on Instagram – have Pope Francis meeting Jesus in Heaven.

The artificial intelligence generated videos have the two soaring through the sky together, turning water into wine and even meeting Holy Mary – all to the tune of Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’.

The videos were receiving very mixed reactions – wit some finding it a wholesome send off to Pope Francis while others finding it creepy if not blasphemous.

What do you think?

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PM Visits New eCabs HQ: Berlin & Bristol Expansion Announced

PM Visits New eCabs HQ: Berlin & Bristol Expansion Announced
Apr 25 2025 Share

eCabs Technologies has announced its expansion into Berlin and Bristol, bringing its ride-hailing platform to five international markets.

The news was shared during an official visit to the company’s new headquarters at Mercury Towers by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Transport Minister Chris Bonett.

CEO Matthew Bezzina revealed that the platform is now live in Berlin via Femride, a women-for-women ride-hailing service, and in Bristol — eCabs’ first city in the UK. These additions join the company’s existing operations in Malta, Athens, and Bucharest.

Bezzina also hinted at a sixth city launch in the near future. Reflecting on the company’s journey, he said, “What started 15 years ago in a small office in St Julian’s is now competing in major European cities.”

He added that the company’s growth proves Maltese tech can scale internationally, providing regulation-ready solutions tailored to the needs of mobility operators in complex environments.

This milestone follows the completion of an €18 million product development programme, one of Malta’s largest locally funded tech projects, which delivered a robust SaaS platform for regulated ride-hailing services.

Prime Minister Abela described the expansion as a strong example of how Maltese innovation is making a mark on the global stage.

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Valletta Blooms As Green Festival 2025 Kicks Off

Valletta Blooms As Green Festival 2025 Kicks Off
Apr 25 2025 Share

The Valletta Green Festival 2025 has officially launched, and transformed St George’s Square into a lush, vibrant garden complete with two water fountains, towering trees, hundreds of shrubs, and thousands of colourful flowers.

The open space invited people to reconnect with nature. Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici described the festival as “a clear example of how art, nature, and community can come together to create vibrant and inspirational spaces at the heart of the city.”

“The Valletta Green Festival not only creates a wonderful atmosphere in St George’s Square, but also continues to raise environmental awareness among families and young people. As a Ministry, we are proud to support such initiatives that foster a sense of collective responsibility toward our environment,” Minister Bonnici added.

Jason Micallef, Chairperson of the Valletta Cultural Agency, emphasised the cultural dimension of the event: “The Valletta Green Festival highlights the role of culture in shaping a more sustainable future. It’s an engaging and practical way for people to unite and focus on what truly matters—our environment and our economic, social, and cultural regeneration.”

Free children’s activities—including face painting, pebble art, and upcycled crafts—will be held on April 27, May 1, May 3, and May 4, between 11am and 2pm.

In Triton Square, environmental awareness activities will be led by Wasteserv and the MEEE Mobile Unit, offering interactive experiences for the whole family. As part of the children’s activities Disney mascots like Timon and Pumba made their appearances on April 25th, other activities include musical group Tikka Banda will perform on April 30th and may 1st from 11am to 1pm.

Running daily until May 4, the Valletta Green Festival 2025 promotes environmental consciousness through educational stands.

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4,410 Maltese Sign Pro-Choice Petition For Safe Abortion

4,410 Maltese Sign Pro-Choice Petition For Safe Abortion
Apr 25 2025 Share

More than 4,000 people in Malta have backed a European pro-choice petition calling for abortion access across all EU member states.

The petition, part of an EU-wide initiative, collected 4,410 digital signatures from Malta, along with additional paper submissions — pushing the country past its required threshold of 4,230 signatures.

‘As the state with the most restrictive laws, we sent an important message. We now await tangible action from the European Commission’, wrote Doctors for Choice Malta.

This national quota is based on the number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) each country has, which correlates with population size.

With just hours to go before the petition closed, Malta was still short of its target. But a final coordinated push from activists saw the country not only meet the quota but exceed it.

The surge in last-minute support marked a significant moment for local pro-choice advocates.

 

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The result triggered strong reactions from activists and some political figures, who welcomed the milestone, including former MEP Cyrus Engerer.

Campaigners described the outcome as a clear signal that attitudes are shifting and that more Maltese citizens are willing to openly back change at the European level.

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