The following are the top stories in the Maltese newspapers today. The front pages are dominated by the death of retired Archbishop Guzeppi Mercieca.

Times of Malta reports that Mgr Mercieca gave a lifetime of service.

l-orizzont says Mgr Merceica was described as a tolerant and prudent leader.

The Malta Independent carries a big picture of Mgr Mercieca's coffin being carried into St John's Co-Cathedral.

In-Nazzjon also carries a big picture of Mgr Mercieca, with its report taking most of the front page.

In other stories, Times of Malta says bullying is rife at the university and the sixth form, according to a study commissioned by SDM.

l-orizzont reports on the upgrading of Enemalta's credit rating and the launching of a Malta residence and visa programme in China. 

In-Nazzjon reports on the swearing-in of the new Ombudsman.

The Malta Independent says mental health professions are worried that ethical and legal obligations may clash.