These are the leading stories in today's local newspapers. 

The Times of Malta leads with local Bishops expressing hope that marriage equality is not followed by the introduction of surrogacy and gamete donation. 

In a secondary story, the paper reports on court proceedings following the death of 19-year-old Loredana Nemes, who was killed after being hit by a taxi on Tuesday night. 

The Malta Independent reports that PN MP Edwin Vassallo decided to vote against marriage equality "at the very last second" and says it is not yet clear if the PN will take action against him. 

In a secondary story, the paper quotes PN leadership candidate Chris Said as saying the party should have allowed a free vote on the issue. 

L-Orizzont leads with a story about the Labour Party's 10-year plan to introduce more women into politics, highlighting the target of the PL having a gender-balanced candidate list by 2027. 

In-Nazzjon leads with a large photo of Smart City and a quote from the developers' lobby, in which they say the site's master plan will shift the site's focus towards real estate. 

In its leading story, the paper says Finance Minister Edward Scicluna had inadvertently revealed he had a conflict of interest for years as a behind-the-scenes consultant for various Labour Party leaders. 

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