“Child abuse happens in dark corners. Our job is to shed the light.”

Curia Safeguarding Commission head Andrew Azzopardi on the task of investigating sex abuse cases in the Church and improving prevention.


“There is no incompatibility.”

Apostolic Administrator Charles Scicluna replying to a question whether his new Vatican post to address offences committed by priests affects the possibility of him being appointed Archbishop.


“You need a boyfriend who gives you a massage every day.”

The dubious prescription Dane Michael Camilo Precht, 25, gave to three women whom he medically examined by posing as a doctor. He has used this ploy to get his hands on women before. He was convicted of violent indecent assault.


“I’m not stupid.”

Ex-prime minister Lawrence Gonzi insisting that the persistent questioning at the PAC on his presumed familiarity with oil trader George Farrugia’s family implied the pardon was given because he knew the man.


“Why was he unceremoniously removed in the first place?”

Foster parent and social work lecturer Daniela Zerafa welcoming the U-turn on decision to remove long-standing fostering expert John Rolé, but questioning the initial move.


“How is it possible for the police not to find an accused... in a small country like ours?”

Justice Minister Owen Bonnici says he will not tolerate a situation where it became obvious that a police officer was an accomplice to a practice where people accused before Family Court “could not be found”.


“Big surprise.”

Sources close to Malta International Airport reacting to CEO Mar­kus Klaushofer’s“unexpected” departure.

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