Pope Benedict XVI in Rabat, Malta

Speech of H.H. Pope Benedict XVI at the Rabat square, in front of Saint Pauls Church:
Dear Archbishop Cremona,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
My pilgrimage to Malta has begun with a moment of silent prayer at the Grotto of Saint Paul, who first brought the faith to these islands. I have come in the footsteps of those countless pilgrims down the centuries who have prayed in this holy place, entrusting themselves, their families and the welfare of this nation to the intercession of the Apostle of the Gentiles. I rejoice to be at last in your midst and I greet all of you with great affection in the Lord!
Pauls shipwreck and his three-month stay in Malta left an indelible mark upon the history of your country. His words to his companions prior to his arrival in Malta are recorded... (continue reading on www.maltadiocese.org)