St Cajetan Statue Enters Vatican’s St Peter’s Basilica

Sep 16 2024

The statue of Ħamrun patron saint St Cajetan has just made history as the first and only Maltese statue to enter St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

Grupp Armar San Gejtanu Ħamrun, who ensured the trip to the Roman city all went swell, shared footage of the pilgrimage as the statue was moved through the streets of Italy.

The statue even invited Pope Francis himself who paid tribute to the saint and prayed in front of the statue.

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.

On September 14th, a special commemoration was held in Rome to honour this remarkable milestone.

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The event celebrates St. Cajetan’s legacy and the enduring impact of the Theatine Order, highlighting the spiritual influence that has resonated over five centuries.

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Pope Francis Blesses Ħamrun’s Patron Saint St. Cajetan

Sep 16 2024

Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis was seen greeting and admiring Ħamrun’s very own statue of their patron saint St. Cajetan, during the statue’s visit of Italy including the Vatican.

Earlier this month, the life-size statue was taken to Rome, accompanied by nearly 1,000 locals. This marked the first time the papier-mâché statue had left the parish since its completion by sculptor Carlo Darmanin in 1885.

The trip was organized to mark the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Theatine Order. The statue was placed in the Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle in Rome and later on the iconic St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican was overflowing with a large crowd of devoted followers of the saint. Pilgrims from all over, including many who had traveled from the saint’s homeland, gathered in the iconic square to pay their respects.

The statute has now been taken back to Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle before returning back to it’s home in Ħamrun on the 30th of September.

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Vehicle Catches Fire On Marsa-Hamrun Bypass

Sep 16 2024

This morning a road traffic collision was reported at Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass Direction North.

Firefighters from Fire Station 2 and 4 responded immediately. Upon arrival at scene our Firefighters found the vehicle involved had caught fire.

Due to the amount of fuel and oil that was dispersed along the road HAZAMT units From Fire Station 1 and 3 were also dispatched.

The Civil Protection Malta thanked the Malta Police Force, Transport Malta and Infrastructure Malta for the assistance.

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The Emmy 2024 Award Looks

Sep 16 2024

The 2024 Emmys have come and gone, returning to their regular schedule after the postponed 2023 awards, which took place just eight months ago. Last night, the best in television from the past year was celebrated. The show aired at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with the red carpet festivities starting at 6 p.m., showcasing some of the evening’s most stunning fashion moments.

This year’s nominees included standout shows like Shōgun and The Bear. Stars such as Greta Lee, Ayo Edebiri, Anna Sawai, Dakota Fanning, Donald Glover, Jeremy Allen White, and Kali Reis graced the red carpet with their stylish appearances.

Throughout the evening, the red carpet delivered a parade of memorable looks, with celebrities showcasing the best in fashion. The night was a celebration not just of television, but also of the glamour that the Emmys are known for. The 2024 Emmys once again proved to be an unforgettable event, honoring the finest in entertainment and style.

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