Announcement on Dun Gorg tomorrow

The Vatican announcement concerning the confirmation of a second miracle due to the intercession of Blessed Gorg Preca has been put off for tomorrow.

The Times reported yesterday that theological experts nominated by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints are expected to report that the healing of a Maltese baby boy in 2001 was due to the intercession of the Blessed Gorg.

This means that the last major hurdle of the cause for sainthood has effectively been removed since doctors appointed by the Congregation have already confirmed that there is no medical explanation for the boy's recovery.

However, the latest development, though highly significant, does not mean that Dun Gorg - who was declared Blessed by Pope John Paul II in May, 2001 - will automatically become a saint.

The cause must first go to the Ordinary Congregation of

Cardinals who will weigh up all the arguments before handing it over to Pope Benedict XVI for a final decision on whether Blessed Gorg will become Malta's first saint.