A Warm Welcome To The Pope

by Ms Stephanie Azzopardi

On the 2nd of April, a delegation of teachers and students from our Institute, was invited to greet His Holiness Pope Francis in Valletta. The group of six students, Albert-Lauren Agius, Mark Attard, Nicole Pia Curmi, Karl Kurmi, Shaun Michael Portelli and Simon Zammit was led by our teachers Ms Stephanie Azzopardi and Ms Antonella Borg. The following are some of the student’s feedback. I will certainly never forget the feeling of joy when Pope Francis arrived and passed by so close to us while in St. George’s Square. I feel very grateful that I was part of it. Thinking about it, it feels very surreal, and I am sure that this memory will last forever! Nicole Pia Curmi This amazing experience was truly a memorable one as it felt very special to witness the Pope in front of me. The atmosphere was exceptional, and I am very grateful that I was part of this moment! Albert-Lauren Agius Pope Francis is an incredible human being and a person who constantly works for a better world, and his work is admired worldwide, so seeing him pass so close by is an experience I will cherish my whole life. I rarely feel the enthusiasm and happiness I felt in that moment when the Pope passed through St. George’s Square. Shaun Michael Portelli Pope Francis is someone I look up to and so it meant the world for me to meet him! It was an experience that I will cherish throughout my life and truly an honour for me to see him pass by me! Simon Zammit I will never forget the enthusiasm felt, as the Pope entered Saint George’s Square! I felt honoured seeing him passing by so close to us! Mark Attard