Exhibition on St Paul and Catholic Tradition in Malta opens at the European Parliament

Brussels, 13 January 2026 – MEP David Casa has organised an exhibition in the European Parliament celebrating the legacy of ‘St Paul and Catholic tradition in Malta’, which was inaugurated earlier today by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament.

The exhibition reflects on St Paul’s shipwreck on the Maltese islands in AD 60 - a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of Christianity in Malta and laid the foundations of a faith that continues to shape Maltese society, culture, and identity nearly two millennia later.

Among the exhibition’s highlights is a reproduction of the 367-year-old titular statue by renowned Maltese Baroque sculptor Melchiorre Cafà, alongside an informative photographic display and an immersive virtual tour of the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul’s Shipwreck, completed in 1570 in Valletta.

The inauguration included an address by the Archpriest of the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul’s Shipwreck, Fr David Cilia, with closing remarks delivered by David Casa MEP.

Speaking following the opening, David Casa said the exhibition offers an opportunity to present a defining part of Malta’s spiritual and cultural heritage within the heart of Europe’s democratic institutions. “St Paul’s arrival in Malta shaped our history and identity in a profound and lasting way. This exhibition allows us to share that heritage with a European audience and highlight the values that have defined Maltese society for centuries.”

The exhibition will remain open throughout the week and is accessible within the European Parliament.