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Ħamrun’s St Cajetan Statue At St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

Sep 14 2024 Share

The statue of Ħamrun’s patron saint, St. Cajetan, successfully arrived in Rome a few weeks ago in preparation for a historic pilgrimage.

This sacred statue, which was carefully transported from Ħamrun, Malta, was first placed in the Basilica of Sant’Andrea Della Valle in Rome. Today, it has reached its final destination, the world-renowned St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

The statue’s journey is part of the celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Theatine Order, an order established by St. Cajetan himself. This event holds deep significance not only for the Maltese community but also for the wider Catholic world.

On September 14th, a special commemoration will be held in Rome to honor this remarkable milestone.

The event will celebrate St. Cajetan’s legacy and the enduring impact of the Theatine Order, highlighting the spiritual influence that has resonated over five centuries. This pilgrimage and commemoration are a proud moment for both Malta and the followers of St. Cajetan, adding a historic chapter to the statue’s journey and the saint’s enduring legacy.

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King Charles Given Massive Bear Hug By New Zealand Women’s Rugby Team

Sep 14 2024 Share

At a Buckingham Palace reception, New Zealand women’s rugby player Ayesha Leti-I’iga surprised King Charles III by asking for a hug.

The Black Ferns are in the UK to face England’s Red Roses at Twickenham on Saturday. Their visit to Buckingham Palace was part of a special honor for the team.

In other royal news, King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Australia and Samoa from October 18 to 26, 2024.

Initially taken aback, the King responded with a warm “why not,” prompting Leti-I’iga and a group of her teammates to affectionately surround him.

The spontaneous moment left the King amused, and he later joked with the players, saying, “It felt like being flattened by a scrum.” The lighthearted encounter added a memorable touch to the event, showing the players’ camaraderie and the King’s good-natured sense of humor.

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Nationalist Party and Net Media Wish Final Farewell To Karl Gouder

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The Nationalist Party and Net Media have given their former head of media and Member of Parliament, Karl Gouder, an emotional final farewell in front of the iconic Dar Centrali, the PN’s headquarters.

Karl Gouder’s funeral was held earlier this morning at the St. Julian’s Parish in front of hundreds of friends and colleagues.

The funeral primarily highlighted how Gouder managed to unite the country with various PN and PL officials all joining together to say their last goodbyes, including Leader of Opposition Bernard Grech and Prime Minister Robert Abela.

Also present at the funeral were European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono and a host of ex and current Labour and Nationalist officials.

After the funeral Gouder’s casket was taken to the Dar Centrali to wish the PN’s beloved former member a proper goodbye.

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CPD Rescue Swimmer In Danger In Bahar Ic-Caghaq

CPD Rescue Swimmer In Danger In Bahar Ic-Caghaq
Sep 14 2024 Share

This morning, the Civil Protection Malta Control Room received a report of a swimmer in distress at Baħar ic-Cagħaq.

Rescue teams, including the RHIB Delta 2 from Fire Station 5 and personnel from Fire Station 11, were immediately dispatched to the scene.

The swimmer was safely rescued and brought ashore before being handed over to the Mater Dei Hospital Emergency Response Team for further care.

Civil Protection Malta extends its gratitude to The Malta Police Force, Transport Malta, and the Mater Dei Hospital Emergency Department for their valuable assistance.

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