Pope Francis holds the the hands of President Abela's grandchildren Luca and Giorgia May during a private audience in the Pontiff's studio at the Vatican. Photo: Andrew Medichini
President George Abela had a private audience with Pope Francis today at his studio at the Vatican.
President Abela is in Rome together with Mrs Abela, their children and grandchildren. And one of the grandchildren, Luca, had a special gift for the Pope - a toy dinosaur.
They are accompanied by Foreign Minister George Vella and return to Malta on Saturday
Dolores Cristina is acting President.