Citizens of these islands, but particularly Gozitans, must surely have felt singularly proud and honoured reading the news, now confirmed, that one of Gozo’s most promising religious sons has been picked out among so many at the Vatican to attend to Pope Francis as his personal secretary.
Such is the stuff that a number of Gozitan offspring are made of (and appearing not only in the past but even during present times).
May we all congratulate Mgr Alfred Xuereb (above) and pray that he will fulfil efficiently his onerous duties to lighten the formidable burden carried by the Pope in the immense task of reforming the Catholic Church and enhancing its value for all to see and admire irrespective of whether they are inside or outside the fold.
May God bless Mgr Xuereb and may he do fruitful and productive work in the garden of the Lord.