Quotes of the week

"The Church is not there to dictate law but to help people discover God's grace."
Archbishop's delegate for Catechesis, Fr Renè Camilleri, reacting to the Gozo Bishop's statement that people in moral disorder cannot receive Holy Communion as this would "create scandal for others".

"I'd rather live in Iran."
Labour MP Adrian Vassallo on how he'd rather live in the Islamic Republic and riot to defend his religion than live in a country where porn was available in hotel rooms.

"Let's not use the moral high horse approach."
Hotelier Winston Zahra reacting to Dr Vassallo's laments and insisting the law should change to reflect the reality that porn pay-per-view channels were standard in hotels worldwide.

"He was a good, peaceful and very kind man."
A Gambian man describing the traits of Ivorian Adam Dabete who was found buried under a carob tree in a field opposite his 'home' at the Ħal Far tent city.

"Stay back."
Sandra Camenzuli, 49, from Żabbar, warning her son as she fell to her death when the stone balcony gave way while they were hoisting a bulky cupboard.

"I would prefer to scream my lungs out, get drunk and go to jail than keep it all inside."
Lou Bondì reacting to assistant police commissioner Josie Brincat's warning that police will crack down on football carcades.