During the weekend of 2nd and 3rd April 2022, the much-awaited visit by Pope Francis to Malta and Gozo took place. The Seminary community was busy on that weekend. On Saturday morning, the Seminarians left Gozo early to attend the rehearsals on the Floriana Granaries for the Papal mass that took place the day after. In the afternoon, the Seminary community attended the Pope’s visit to Ta’ Pinu where he met the faithful of Gozo.
On Sunday morning, the community left again to Malta to attend the final rehearsals for the Papal mass and eventually participate in the mass itself. Before mass, Pope Francis greeted the Seminarians one by one. After mass, the community had lunch with the Maltese Seminary community at their Seminary. Finally, both communities had the opportunity to take a group photo with Pope Francis at the Nunciature.
From the beginning of Lent, the Seminary community read on each day a reflection from the Pope’s teaching on the theme of the Mercy of God. These reflections were collected in a booklet by the Diocese of Gozo as part of the Diocese’s pastoral plan.
Photos: Reno Rapa Photograpy; Pope Francis in Malta.
