Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona hospitalised

Details of his health condition are unknown

Mon, Sep 23rd 2019, 16:16 Last updated 1 hour, 49 minutes ago

Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona was hospitalised on Monday after feeling unwell. 

His condition is not known but sources said he was taken to Mater Dei Hospital's emergency department by ambulance. 

A Curia spokesman confirmed that Mgr Cremona, 73, felt unwell and was taken to hospital, where he was being kept for observation.  

Archbishop Charles Scicluna wished Mgr Cremona a speedy recovery.

“On behalf of the Archdiocese I would like to wish the Archbishop Emeritus a quick and full recovery. He is in our prayers at this time,” he told Times of Malta.

Mgr Cremona stepped down as archbishop of Malta in 2014 after struggling with health issues.