Nationalist Party Leader Bernard Grech and his wife AnneMarie paid their respects to Pope Francis at the Vatican ahead of today’s funeral.
They were accompanied by Malta’s Ambassador to the Holy See, Frank Zammit.
The funeral, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, will be held today in St. Peter’s Square. Malta is officially represented by President Myriam Spiteri Debono and Archbishop Charles Scicluna.
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On BBC News, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, got the opportunity to share some heartfelt thoughts about Pope Francis’ legacy after his sudden death on Monday.
She revealed that for her the former Pope was more than a spiritual shepherd but also a moral authority and guiding light.
Metsola went on to regard Pope Francis as the People’s Pope and a global voice for compassion, peace and those who are often too forgotten.
The EP President also recalled her meeting with him last October, saying his warmth, infectious smile, and profound wisdom left an unforgettable impression on her.
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AI videos going viral online – with one racking up 4.8 million views on Instagram – have Pope Francis meeting Jesus in Heaven.
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The artificial intelligence generated videos have the two soaring through the sky together, turning water into wine and even meeting Holy Mary – all to the tune of Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’.
The videos were receiving very mixed reactions – wit some finding it a wholesome send off to Pope Francis while others finding it creepy if not blasphemous.
What do you think?
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eCabs Technologies has announced its expansion into Berlin and Bristol, bringing its ride-hailing platform to five international markets.
The news was shared during an official visit to the company’s new headquarters at Mercury Towers by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Transport Minister Chris Bonett.
CEO Matthew Bezzina revealed that the platform is now live in Berlin via Femride, a women-for-women ride-hailing service, and in Bristol — eCabs’ first city in the UK. These additions join the company’s existing operations in Malta, Athens, and Bucharest.
Bezzina also hinted at a sixth city launch in the near future. Reflecting on the company’s journey, he said, “What started 15 years ago in a small office in St Julian’s is now competing in major European cities.”
He added that the company’s growth proves Maltese tech can scale internationally, providing regulation-ready solutions tailored to the needs of mobility operators in complex environments.
This milestone follows the completion of an €18 million product development programme, one of Malta’s largest locally funded tech projects, which delivered a robust SaaS platform for regulated ride-hailing services.
Prime Minister Abela described the expansion as a strong example of how Maltese innovation is making a mark on the global stage.
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