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Labour leader Joseph Muscat made a courtesy call on Archbishop Paul Cremona this morning as part of a series of courtesy visits he is making following his appointment as Opposition leader.

Dr Muscat said he had a vision of an inclusive society with common principles based on unimposed values and on mutual respect of everybody’s opinions.

He said that he viewed the Church as facing a challenging time because of a changing social scenario.

He also underlined the need for social justice in Maltese society.

Archbishop Cremona thanked Dr Muscat for his visit and also underlined the principle of social justice. He emphasised that the Church has its own principles and models which should serve as a basis to successive generations and such models should be applied to all aspects of life.