Karl Gouder who tragically passed away a few days ago, has had Peppi Azzopardi’s heartwarming poem printed on his memorial card or ‘santa’ during his funeral at the San Ġiljan parish church.

Azzopardi started his poem tribute by saying how much Karl shocked a lot of people and how loved and dear he is by so many people.

He ended his short poem message by stating “Karl, with your love, you united a country,”.

The funeral truly proved Peppi’s last few words right, with the majority of Malta’s political scene whether Labour or Nationalist attending his funeral to say their final goodbyes.

Prime Minister Robert Abela, Leader of Opposition Bernard Grech, President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola were all present at the funeral to wish their condolences and say theit goodbyes.

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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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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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