The family of former University professor Peter Serracino Inglott have appealed for prayers for Fr Peter, who is in critical condition in Mater Dei Hospital.
However Fr Peter's brother, Prof Anthony Serracino Inglott, denied that he has passed away, as reported in a section of the media.
"At this critical time, the family ask that we pray for him" Prof Anthony Serracino Inglott, who was by his brother's bedside, told timesofmalta.com