Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am grateful for Archbishop Scicluna’s kind words on your behalf, but I am really the one who should be thanking you! Thank you very much! I would like to express my gratitude to the President of the Republic and the civil authorities, to my brother Bishops, to you, dear priests, …
Gifts given by Pope Francis to the President of Malta and to the Shrine of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu The medal given by Pope Francis to the President of Malta The medal depicts the statue of St Paul in the Mdina Cathedral. At his feet, there is the viper that emerged from the fire …
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Speech by President of Malta Dr George Vella on the occasion of the State Visit by Pope Francis His Holiness Pope Francis Honourable Prime MinisterPresident of the House of RepresentativesHis Grace Monsignor Archbishop His Honour The Chief Justice Honourable MinistersHonourable Leader of the OppositionColleagues Presidents EmeritiExcellenciesDistinguished Guests Most Holy Father, I am humbled and fortunate in welcoming …
Mr President of the Republic,Members of Government and the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Religious and Civil Authorities, Representatives of Social and Cultural Life, Ladies and Gentlemen, I greet you cordially and I thank you, Mr President, for your gracious words of welcome on behalf of your fellow-citizens. Your ancestors showed hospitality to the Apostle Paul in …
Welcome Address by Mgr Anton Teuma, Bishop of Gozo Your Holiness, We welcome you to our small island, small indeed but having a big heart. We welcome you to our homes and to Our Lady’s home, the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu. A significant representation of the local Church is gathered around …
