Enthusiasts run with Risen Christ statue in Sliema in Easter Celebrations

Apr 9 2023

The Risen Christ statue which was created by the Gozitan artist Michael Camilleri Cauchi all the way back in 1997, was carried in Sliema today alongside the ‘Banda Tas-Socjeta Muzikali San Girgor Sliema.’

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This is one of the few traditions of its kind on the island, and the holy figure of Jesus having risen after the crucifixion is carried by enthusiasts down the street.

As seen here, enthusiasts run down parts of the locality with the heavy statue in celebration of the religiously significant feast.

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Easter procession with statue of Risen Christ in Qala, Gozo

Apr 9 2023

As per Maltese tradition, statues of the risen Jesus Christ are carried around in various localities in Malta and Gozo as people celebrate this religious feast with their loved ones.

The carriers run with the statue in various localities to celebrate the culmination of the suffering, crucifixion and rising of the Son of God according to Biblical scripture.

Here, in a video posted by Malta Info Guide, we see the statue being carried around in Qala, Gozo. Various localities engage in this practice, this year more energetically given the three year restrictions COVID-19 forced on the entire world.

Happy Easter!

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Messi overtakes Ronaldo as highest goalscorer in European club football

Apr 9 2023

Lionel Messi opened Paris Saint-Germain’s score against Nice in Ligue 1, making it his 702nd club goal in Europe.

And that means that, yes, the Argentine player has officially usurped long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of 701 goals, with Messi having achieved it despite playing 105 fewer matches than Ronaldo.

Messi’s goal 26-minutes in was his 14th in the league, and he has 13 goal assists to couple with that.

According to Fox Sports, Messi now has over 1,000 goal contributions at the club level with 702 goals and 298 assists. This means that Messi was directly involved in more goals than anyone else so far in the league.

This comes as speculation spreads about a potential deal by Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal worth $440 million per year as well as Barcelona and Inter Miami CF for the world class player.

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Minister calls for investigation into prank call about dead person

Apr 9 2023

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri took to social media to condemn a prank call which forced authorities to waste resources on an alleged corpse found in a St Julian’s hotel.

‘I emphasise that this is no way to joke’ Camilleri said, ‘and that this emergency number should only be used for real cases. I am informed that the police will be investigating this irresponsible act.’

Some media outlets also reported that a dead body had been found in a hotel, having heard the disinformation as well. However, when the true nature of the case became apparent, the light shifted on the importance of not joking with such crucial public services and resources.

Commenters on Camilleri’s post also backed up the decision to investigate, with some even suggesting jail time for the prank.

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