The underground bishop, who died on 8 June, was not given a solemn funeral or acknowledged in accordance with his status as a bishop. Official priests and nuns were not allowed to attend the services.

The government never recognised the late underground bishop. Usually, in cases like his, the deceased cannot be referred to as 'bishop' and his body cannot be dressed with any Episcopal insignia.

The funeral arrangements for anti-drug campaigner and long-standing Caritas Malta director Mgr Victor Grech have been announced. The broadcaster, also known as Dun Victor, died Wednesday, with news of ...