[IN PICTURES] Pope celebrates Mass in front of thousands at Floriana

Malta's faithful came in their thousands to celebrate mass with Pope Francis at the Floriana Granaries. 

Floriana was a sea of yellow and white on Sunday morning, as crowds waving the papal flag gathered in anticipation of a Papal Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, as the last day of the Papal visit began.

At 9:15am, before mass started, all the seats at the Floriana Granaries were occupied by members of the public. This did not deter several hundred would-be attendees, who are standing outside the gates, awaiting the arrival of Pope Francis.

The Holy Father’s homily used the Gospel story about a woman caught in adultery to issue an invitation to mercy - as well as a subtle warning against hypocrisy.  

Pope Francis enters Floriana on the popemobile, ready to celebrate mass on the granaries (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

Archbishop emeritus Paul Cremona is also in attendance (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

A banner of Floriana's patron saint Publius adorns the church dedicated to him (James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

Faithful supporters wore scarves commemorating the Holy Father's visit to Malta (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

Pope Francis leads mass at Floriana (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

Some enjoyed a birds-eye view of the Papal mass (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

Others who were unable to book a seat at the mass observed from nearby

Thousands celebrated the Eucharist, representing the resurrection of Christ (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

Some mass-goers took the opportunity to express solidarity with Ukrainian victims of the Russian war (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)