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The Church in Malta is said to have been founded by [[Paul of Tarsus|Saint Paul the Apostle]] and [[Saint Publius]], whose name is mentioned in the [[Bible]], and who was its first bishop.<ref>{{cite web | author=Kendal, James | year=1910| title= Malta| format= | work= The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume IX | url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09574a.htm| accessdate=2006-06-18}}</ref> Malta is the only country in Europe that does not permit divorce.<ref>{{cite web | author=Ivan Camilleri | year=July 18th, 2006| title=Malta cautious over EU divorce proposals| format= | work= Times of Malta | url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=231073| accessdate=2006-06-18}}</ref> Pro-life Maltese were not able to stop a Spanish doctor from advertising his abortion services in the country despite anti-abortion laws.<ref>{{cite web | author=Steven Ertelt | year=July 17th, 2006| title=Malta Pro-Life Advocates Can't Stop Spain Abortion Business From Running Ads| format= | work= Life News.com | url=http://www.lifenews.com/nat2422.html| accessdate=2006-06-18}}</ref> |
The Church in Malta is said to have been founded by [[Paul of Tarsus|Saint Paul the Apostle]] and [[Saint Publius]], whose name is mentioned in the [[Bible]], and who was its first bishop.<ref>{{cite web | author=Kendal, James | year=1910| title= Malta| format= | work= The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume IX | url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09574a.htm| accessdate=2006-06-18}}</ref> Malta is the only country in Europe that does not permit divorce.<ref>{{cite web | author=Ivan Camilleri | year=July 18th, 2006| title=Malta cautious over EU divorce proposals| format= | work= Times of Malta | url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=231073| accessdate=2006-06-18}}</ref> Pro-life Maltese were not able to stop a Spanish doctor from advertising his abortion services in the country despite anti-abortion laws.<ref>{{cite web | author=Steven Ertelt | year=July 17th, 2006| title=Malta Pro-Life Advocates Can't Stop Spain Abortion Business From Running Ads| format= | work= Life News.com | url=http://www.lifenews.com/nat2422.html| accessdate=2006-06-18}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:39, 20 July 2006
The Roman Catholic Church in Malta is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome.
It is one of the most Catholic countries in the world - around 95% of the total population is Catholic. There are two territorial jurisdictions - the Archdiocese of Malta and the Diocese of Gozo.
The Church in Malta is said to have been founded by Saint Paul the Apostle and Saint Publius, whose name is mentioned in the Bible, and who was its first bishop.[1] Malta is the only country in Europe that does not permit divorce.[2] Pro-life Maltese were not able to stop a Spanish doctor from advertising his abortion services in the country despite anti-abortion laws.[3]
References
- ^ Kendal, James (1910). "Malta". The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume IX. Retrieved 2006-06-18.
- ^ Ivan Camilleri (July 18th, 2006). "Malta cautious over EU divorce proposals". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2006-06-18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Steven Ertelt (July 17th, 2006). "Malta Pro-Life Advocates Can't Stop Spain Abortion Business From Running Ads". Life News.com. Retrieved 2006-06-18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link)