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‘Homosexuality not a crime’, Pope Francis hits out at anti-LGBT laws

‘Homosexuality not a crime’, Pope Francis hits out at anti-LGBT laws
Jan 26 2023 Share

In a recent exclusive interview with the Associated Press, Pope Francis hit out at countries which still criminalise homosexuality and urged bishops and other Catholics to be more accepting of the LGBTIQ+ community. 

He told the interviewer how being gay ‘is not a crime. Yes, but it’s a sin. Fine, but first let’s distinguish between a sin and a crime’

He went on to highlight how a lack of kindness or discrimination also goes against God. ‘It’s also a sin to lack charity with one another’ he said. 

The Pope acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws which criminalise homosexuality or discriminate against it. However, he attributed such attitudes to cultural backgrounds and said that these bishops need to undergo a process of conversion wherein they apply tenderness and acknowledge the dignity of everyone. 

Around 67 countries or jurisdictions worldwide criminalise consensual same-sex activity. According to the Human Dignity Trust, 11 of these can or do impose death penalties in regards to this issue. 

The comments were met with a mixed bag of reactions. Some acknowledged that this was big coming from the head of the Vatican, saying that despite the rhetoric of sinfulness, it is still a big step in the right direction. 

Others however still called this lip-service, as calling homosexuality a sin is still discriminatory, even if denouncing homosexuality being a crime. 

Francis did to mention transgender or non-binary people, but some advocates LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church still hailed the Pope’s comments as a momentous advance.

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Police investigate as corpse spotted at sea in Gozo

Police investigate as corpse spotted at sea in Gozo
Jan 26 2023 Share

Police were informed yesterday at around 1700hrs that a human corpse had been spotted at sea in the zone of Wied il-Mielaħ, Għarb, Gozo.

Acting on the information, the Malta Police Force immediately called upon the assistance of the Armed Forces of Malta who convened on site and retrieved the body to transport it to Imġarr’s bay.

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Preliminary investigations showed that the corpse belonged to a man but the identity of said person has not yet been identified due to being in an advanced stage of decomposition. 

Dr Simone Grech LL.D was informed about the case and opened an inquiry. An autopsy on the corpse is currently underway to establish the cause of death. 

Investigations are still ongoing. 

Rural area in Żebbuġ enjoys brand new aesthetically-pleasing facade

Rural area in Żebbuġ enjoys brand new aesthetically-pleasing facade
Jan 25 2023 Share

A rural road in Zebbug’s Wied Baqqiegha now enjoys a brand new, aesthetically-pleasing facade after a number of works were carred out in the area.

In an attempt to elevate the country’s rural aesthetic whilst respecting the environment, Malta’s Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Aaron Farrugia said that they made sure the road was given a more attractive facade than the ‘standard concrete’.

In a comment on the Minister’s Facebook post, independent councillor Steve Zammit Lupi called the Zebbug works “an example of work done with cooperation and communication with the Council.

“Thank you Aaron and Infrastructure Malta for welcome the proposal made by councillor Patrick and myself in order to give Zebbug’s rural area of Wied Baqqiegha the aesthetic look the rural area deserves, an area which is frequented by pedestrians and cyclists.”

What do you think of the glow up?

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This is your chance to meet renowned Italian chef Bruno Barbieri

This is your chance to meet renowned Italian chef Bruno Barbieri
Jan 25 2023 Share

Renowned International chef Bruno Barbieri is currently in Malta to film his hit Italian show “4 Hotel,” where four hotels will compete to showcase their superior hospitality and service.

A Michelin-star chef with a career spanning over three decades, Barbieri will spend a week on the island evaluating and judging the hotels’ skills. 

On the 27th of January, the filming of the show will officially come to a close, but you will have the chance to meet Barbieri at an exclusive end-of-shooting celebration party organised by Life Events – CEO Simone Neri – in collaboration with Upperfood.

All attendees will have the one in a lifetime chance to interact with the chef and other well known personalities – and capture some snapshots at the same time. These include the likes of star chef Marvin Gauci, who is expected to participate in the event. 

Participants will also be able to taste a large buffet with products of Italian excellence directly from Upperfood, all accompanied by wines from the best Italian cellars. 

Barbieri became a household name in Italy as a judge on popular coking chef MasterChef Italia, and later as. Host of the food and travel show ‘4 Hotel.’ 

Click here for official event details.