I did not expect Mary Grech (The Sunday Times, April 18) to attend any functions during the Pope's short visit to Malta. However, I am sure that while she scraped her stables at home, she switched on the television set to see whether the Maltese population heeded her advice to stay at home during this historic event.

Much to her dismay she must have seen thousands upon thousands of Maltese, youth and elderly, disabled and full of energy, giving the warmest welcome to the head of the Catholic Church on all occasions.

With God, yes, through the teachings of the Church.

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