Amid coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis' Malta trip postponed

Vatican City, Mar 23, 2020 / 04:33 am (CNA).- The Vatican stated Monday that Pope Francis’ trip to the islands of Malta and Gozo May 31 has been postponed to a yet to be decided future date.

Papal spokesman Matteo Bruni said March 23 “the announced apostolic journey to Malta has been postponed to a date to be defined.”

The decision was made “due to the current world situation and in agreement with the authorities and the local Church.”