Besides the papal tweet I commented on last time, I would like to comment on two other tweets by Pope Francis; also because their subject dovetails with the events we are commemorating and re-living during Holy Week. 1. Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex 19...

On the occasion of Holy Week I wish to introduce you to Pope Francis the Twitter-er. He is the first pope with the name of Francis and the second one who tweets. Pope Benedict was the first tweeting pope. In fairness to all the popes who preceded...

On March 10, just a couple of hours after the announcement of the massive victory of the Partit Laburista I wrote a commentary titled “Labour Tsunami.” In the concluding paragraph I wrote that the Nationalist Party now needs to regroup and...

Seventy seven cardinals from 48 countries have elected a 76 year old Argentinian Jesuit as the 266 Pope of the 1.2billion Catholics. Francis is his name. Before he became pope he was known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He broke with tradition...

The result of the election shows that when people want a change – whatever the rhyme or reason underpinning their desire – they will get it. In 2008 they almost did it. They did not go for it as the popularity of Lawrence Gonzi (the comparatively...

While waiting for the election tomorrow and the results on Sunday one can perhaps take a break from politics and concentrate about another impending election. I refer to the election of the new pope. Many commentators got it all wrong. They were...

This morning PBS announced that TVM presenters have been told in anonymous letters that come Monday morning, when Labour is in government, they will be swept out of TVM.“Nixkanawkom il-barra mill-istazzjon” was the phrase used in letters sent to the...

This evening at 8.00p.m. Pope Benedict formally relinquishes his ministry at the head of the Church. It is a sweet sour moment for the church. It is a time charged with a lot of emotion. It is also a strong moment of love, hope and faith. More than...

While writing this commentary my attention is repeatedly distracted by frequents bouts of clapping.  I am at University where the independent candidates for the upcoming general elections are taking part in a “discussion” which everyone knew, and...

Last Monday’s announcement by Pope Benedict himself that he was going to resigned surprised all and shocked many. Tomorrow, in my commentary in The Sunday Times I will be discussing this resignation and making an assessment of the pontificate which...