Prime Minister Joseph Muscat will have an audience with Pope Francis on Monday, the government has said.

Dr Muscat had attended the Pope's inauguration in March, along with President Abela and then Opposition leader Lawrence Gonzi.

Over the weekend Dr Muscat will also attend meetings in Bulgaria and Tripoli, Libya.

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