The papal liturgical vestments of Pope St Pius V are being brought to Malta to commemorate the 450th anniversary of his demise.

These relics are going to be exhibited for public veneration at Valletta’s St John’s Co-Cathedral until 10th November 2022.

The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation

Pope Pius V was a Dominican friar who was elected to the papacy in 1566 and remained a pope until his death in 1572.

During his tenure, the pope had strong connections to Malta as he was a great benefactor to our capital city, Valletta, when it was being built.

The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation

It’s therefore only right that his sacred relics are displayed in a city in which he greatly invested in.

He is also remembered for heavily promoting the devotion towards Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.

The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation

The public may venerate the sacred relics before and after the daily celebration of Holy Mass.

His pontificate will be celebrated on two occasions: a commemorative event with musical interludes and reflections on Friday 21st October at 7:30pm and a solemn Pontifical Mass presided by H.G. Archbishop Mgr Charles Jude Scicluna on Sunday 30th October at 9:30am.

The mass, which will also be broadcast on TVM, is open to anyone who wishes to attend.

The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation