The funeral of Emanuel Scicluna, the Archbishop's father, was held this afternoon at St Sebastian parish church in Qormi, where he lived for most of his life and worked as a carpenter.
Mgr Scicluna led the Mass. His family led the congregation with President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition leader Simon Busuttil.
Pope Francis was among those who sent condolences.
Mr Scicluna, 85, passed away in Rome where he was on a visit with his wife and with Mgr Scicluna.
Private burial was held at Lija cemetery - the family having moved to Lija some years ago.
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