The visit by Pope Francis to Gozo and Malta, which was due to take place at the end of May, has now been postponed.
The Archbishop’s Curia said in a statement on Monday, that “in view of the current situation around the world, and in agreement with the Authorities and the Catholic Church of our country, the Apostolic Journey by Pope Francis to Malta and Gozo has been postponed.”
The date of the journey will be determined at a later stage, the Curia said.
The Bishops of Malta and Gozo invited Catholics to keep Pope Francis in prayer.