Archbishop visits prison to 'instil hope'

The Corradino Correctional Facility yesterday welcomed Archbishop Mgr Paul Cremona who augured his visit would result in hope and Christian consolation.

The Archbishop's Curia said the inmates had the opportunity to speak to Mgr Cremona individually during his three-hour long visit.

They were also presented - by the organisation Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl - with a postcard of the Archbishop signed with a personalised autograph saying You Are Made In The Image Of God. No One Can Change This.

Following the visit, the Archbishop said his ambition was to instil hope in the inmates and he was happy if he managed to infuse even a shred of this.

He promised to pray for everyone, including the families of the inmates.

The Archbishop said that during the visit he met people within whom there was a spark the Lord had to reach. This moment should be for them a time to close their past chapters.

There are 398 inmates in prison - 298 Maltese, including 16 women, and 100 foreigners.