‘PN and Church share similar rebuilding challenges’ – Busuttil

The Nationalist Party and the Church face similar challenges in rebuilding the public’s faith in them, Opposition leader Simon Busuttil told Archbishop-elect Charles Scicluna.

“The PN has Catholic roots and while it is distinct from the Church, it remains respectful of it,” Busuttil said prior to a meeting with Scicluna.

Busuttil praised Scicluna as a “charismatic man of extraordinary intelligence who understands what the people want”.

Scicluna said that a strong Opposition is crucial in a democratic country and that politicians should work hand in hand with the Church in favour of human and environmental rights.

“The Church wants to promote a spirit of dialogue, become open to new ideas and promote the fundamental rights of every citizen,” Scicluna said.  

Scicluna will be formally installed as Malta's new Archbishop on Saturday during a ceremony at the Mdina Cathedral.