Bishop tells judiciary to hold on strongly to their values
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea Curmi on Tuesday urged members of the judiciary to hold on strongly to their values and to resist pressures emerging from society.Mgr Galea Curmi was speaking during a mass at St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, marking
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea Curmi on Tuesday urged members of the judiciary to hold on strongly to their values and to resist pressures emerging from society.
Mgr Galea Curmi was speaking during a mass at St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, marking the start of the Forensic Year, which was attended by the President of the Republic, Myriam Spiteri Debono, the Speaker of the House, Anglu Farrugia, Justice Minister Jonathan Attard, the Leader of the Opposition, Bernard Grech and Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti.
Galea Curmi said social media is full of fake news and information, making it difficult to follow the truth.
He noted that "what is wrong is exalted or acceptable because everyone is doing it. When you are acting justly you are acting against a mentality that embraces every type of illegality and the erosion of the foundations of society."
"But you must think of what is right and fitting. You are called to work for justice, impartially...inspired by the values of honesty and integrity which are necessary for justice."
The bishop said the contribution of judges, magistrates and lawyers was essential to a society "which protects human life and dignity."
The bishop prayed for the judiciary to be enlightened by wisdom and justice, urging them to "be an uncomfortable presence for those who don't want to be conscientious and a sign of hope for those that do."
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