Stanley Clews called the delegation sent to Rome for the canonisation of the two Popes messy.

Since when can sending the wife of the Prime Minister be classified as messy? She represented Malta in the USA during a conference about autism. Michelle Obama represented the USA on that occasion.

This was not a political discussion on the national interest. It was just a ceremonial occasion. Her presence was accepted by the Vatican.

The calibre of the Speaker is well known to those who understand what our Constitution says.

As for the mobile call before kissing of the Pope’s hand, I am sure Pope Francis, being a practical person, was made a happier person if a problem was solved, if he noted it at all.

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