Pope Leo XIV Begins 1st Homily In Sistine Chapel In English

May 10 2025

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV began his first homily with words in English during Mass in the Sistine Chapel with the College of Cardinals.

In a clip shared by Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV said that he will continue the rest of the mass in Italian, but wanted to repeat the Responsorial Psalm in English.

‘I will sing a new song to the Lord because he has done Marvels’ he said, inviting the cardinals to witness these marvels.

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He said he can rely on everyone in the College of Cardinals to help him deliver the good news as he begins his new life as Pope.

Born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV is the first ever Pope from the United States of America.

He was born in Chicago and became a friar in the Order of Saint Augustine as a young man, being ordained priest in 1982. He is known to have carried out extensive missionary work in Peru.

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Maltese Dancer Cheryl Lofreda In Sevdaliza’s New Music Video

May 10 2025

Maltese dancer, choreographer and creative Cheryl Lofreda has just been featured on Sevdaliza ft. La Joaqui’s new music video for Heroina.

Sevdaliza is a world renowned Iranian-Dutch signer and songwriter, known for global hits such as ‘HUMAN’ and ‘DARKEST HOUR’.

In her most recent release, a collaboration with La Joaqui, and in a music video that racked up over 99K views in under 17 hours, Malta’s Cheryl Lofreda was among the dance ensemble, appearing a mere few steps away from Sevdaliza herself in the main dance number.

Speaking to MaltaDaily, Cheryl said that she felt honoured to be part of something this huge.

Describing it as a great experience, she highlighted the opportunity to witness and be part of the work of professionals in the industry.

‘I’ve always liked Sevdaliza as an artist, and now, watching the video, I can look and say, “wow, I’m in this.”’

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‘Il-Barri Restaurant’ Shares Photo Of Pope Leo XIV Dining There

May 10 2025

Local restaurant ‘Il-Barri’ shared a photo of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV dining there during the Plenary Meeting of the Presidents of the European Bishop’s Conference.

Sitting next to Archbishop Charles Scicluna, the new Pope, born Robert Francis Prevost, was in Malta in 2023 for the important conference.

‘May the Lord grant him wisdom, strength, and peace as he leads our Church with faith and love’, the Mgarr based restaurant wrote in the photo description.

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Poll: Who Will Win Malta Premier Tonight?

May 10 2025

We asked you – our followers – who you think will be taking the title of champion during tonight’s final match of the 360 Sports Malta Premier League – Hamrun Spartans or Birkirkara FC.

And the polls revealed a close tie between the two formidable teams.

Our Facebook poll went in favour – albeit with a slight difference – of Hamrun Spartans, who amassed over 580 points. Birkirkara FC racked up just over 520.

The Instagram poll also revealed a Ħamrun preference, with the team garnering over 57% of the vote, with Birkirkara racking 43% of the vote.

But we will have to wait and see tonight just who will be emerging victorious. Who are you rooting for?

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