Most Blessed Father Francis, It is an immense joy and a great honor to welcome you among us. Your presence confirms us in our Faith in Jesus and encourages us even more to put ourselves at the service of those who suffer and who need our closeness, our care and our comfort. We know that …
Message by Pope Francis Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet all of you with great affection, and I am very happy to end my visit to Malta by spending some time here with you. I thank Father Dionisio for his welcome. I am also very grateful to Daniel and to Siriman for their testimonies: you …
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 …
