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Immediately after the departure of the flight from Malta, his Holiness Pope Francis had the following telegram sent to the President of Malta, H.E. George William Vella: His Excellency George Vella President of Malta Valletta As I depart from Malta on my return to Rome, I express anew my deep gratitude to your excellency, the …

Pope Francis blesses Malta through the intercession of St Paul upon his departure Read More »

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 …

Gifts given during the apostolic visit on Saturday Read More »

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 …

We promise you that your visit among us will spur us to continue to unite and strive for peace around us – The President of Malta Read More »

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 …

Pope Francis in Malta: May your commitment to eliminate illegality and corruption be strong, like the north wind that sweeps the coasts of this country Read More »

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 …

Bishop Teuma to Pope: Help us pray so that understanding and sharing be more prominent than profit in our families Read More »