The funeral of Archbishop Emeritus Emmanuel Gerada was held this afternoon at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta.
Archbishop Paul Cremona led the concelebration, assisted by Apostolic Nucio Tommaso Caputo, Gozo Bishop Mario Grech, Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca, Bishop Emeritus Adeodato Micallef and Vicar-General Mgr Annetto Depasquale.
President George Abela, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Opposition leader Joseph Muscat led the congregation.
Mgr Gerada passed away on Friday, aged 90. He was auxiliary bishop to Archbishop Michael Gonzi between 1967 and 1973, after which he resumed his diplomatic career with the Holy See.