Pope on his way to the airport

Pope Benedict is on his way to the airport at the end of his successful two-day visit to Malta. His last engagement was a meeting with young people, where he urged the Maltese to be proud of their Christian heritage and for other countries to follow...

Pope Benedict is on his way to the airport at the end of his successful two-day visit to Malta.

His last engagement was a meeting with young people, where he urged the Maltese to be proud of their Christian heritage and for other countries to follow Malta's example.

The airport departure ceremony - which will be held about an hour later than scheduled - will include brief addressed by the President and the Pope. A Guard of Honour had already formed up at the airport for the ceremonial salute.

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