Curia cancels Ghaxaq feast

The Church authorities have cancelled the outdoor celebrations of the feast of Santa Marija, in Ghaxaq that is usually celebrated on August 15. The Archbishop's Curia said that having considered the situation in that parish, it felt the right...

The Church authorities have cancelled the outdoor celebrations of the feast of Santa Marija, in Ghaxaq that is usually celebrated on August 15.

The Archbishop's Curia said that having considered the situation in that parish, it felt the right environment for a celebration in a truly Christian spirit was missing.

Therefore, the Curia added, it was ordering that while indoor church functions to mark the feast are carried out as usual, no external festivities would be held.

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