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One of the oldest towns in the southern region of Malta, Zurrieq is decorated for the celebrations of the feast day dedicated to its patron saint, Saint Catherine of Alexandria. BBA Photography - Shutterstock

A medieval itinerary revisited: The De Mello Route through Malta

TrailsOctober 23, 2025

A modern route revisits the journey of Bishop Senatore de Mello in 1436, revealing the spiritual geography and medieval parishes of Malta and Gozo.

Maltese lampuki Veronika Kovalenko - Shutterstock

Lampuki: The golden treasure of the Maltese Mediterranean

Food and DrinkOctober 22, 2025

Known locally as lampuki and sometimes called the “Maltese dorada,” this fish has symbolized the rhythm of island life for millennia.

Aerial view of St Peter's Pool beach Beautiful and famous St. Peter's Pool near Marsaxlok, Malta Kurka Geza Corey - Shutterstock

The Sacred Shorelines of Malta’s Marsaxlokk

StoriesOctober 16, 2025

Marsaxlokk’s sacred shorelines reflect millennia of female devotion—from prehistoric temples to Marian faith—where myth, sea, and spirituality converge

Pastel maltés de dátiles llamado Imqaret servido con helado en el plato.

Maltese Mqaret served with ice cream FotoHelin - Shutterstock

Sweet diamonds: The hidden History of Malta’s mqaret

Food and DrinkAugust 11, 2025

Discover Malta’s mqaret: diamond-shaped date pastries with Arabic roots, anise aroma, and a legacy of cultural resilience that spans centuries

Fireworks celebrating the Feast of the Assumption of 'Santa Maria' in Malta ZGPhotography - Shutterstock

The Assumption of Mary and the Marian Landscapes of Malta

StoriesAugust 11, 2025

Explore the Feast of the Assumption in Malta as a journey through faith, history, and the Melita Mariana pilgrimage—a living intersection of devotion and landscape

Stations of the Cross. Close to Ta Pinu church on Gozo island Karina Movsesyan - Shutterstock

The Way to Ta’ Pinu: A Via Crucis Through Gozo’s Sacred Terrain

TrailsAugust 11, 2025

Walk the Via Crucis of Ta’ Pinu in Gozo, a scenic pilgrimage route leading to Malta’s most revered Marian shrine, blending faith, history, and breathtaking Mediterranean views

Alphonse V of Aragona By Juan de Juanes, Public Domain

Mariae Melitensis: A King’s journey toward a Sacred Cave

StoriesAugust 11, 2025

In 1432, King Alfonso V of Aragona made an extradordinary pilgrimage to Our Lady of Mellieħa in Malta.

Laparelli's St John Bastion in Valletta Fabian Junge - Shutterstock

Valletta Reimagined: “Grand Ambitions” Exhibition Recasts the Pilgrimage City as a Renaissance Project

StoriesJune 25, 2025

Grand Ambitions reimagines Valletta as a Renaissance city and showcases original plans by Laparelli, Michelangelo’s protégé and visionary urban planner

Actor Chris Heywood with Bill Bennet during The Way - My Way shooting

Actor Chris Haywood with Bill Bennett during The Way - My Way shooting Courtesy The Way - My Way

“The Way – My Way”: A Cinematic Reflection on the Inner Pilgrimage

StoriesMay 30, 2025

Based on Bill Bennett’s book about his 2013 pilgrimage, the film retraces his 800-kilometre route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela