Press digest

The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Times carries a large picture of the Pope, who will resign today. It also reports on the arraignment of seven doctors who misdiagnosed meningitis. The Malta Independent quotes the prime minister saying that Joseph Muscat’s claim that a minister called the police to release somebody from the lock-up was Muscat’s own invention. It also says doctors have been indicted for misdiagnosing meningitis case. MaltaToday says hunters have hit out at Gonzi for suggesting a referendum on hunting. In-Nazzjon quotes the prime minister saying investment in education is investment in young people. l-orizzont says Paul Pace has been disqualified as a practice nurse despite 20 years of service.  Its main story, however, is that Green MT, a GRTU company, never submitted audited accounts. The newspaper also reports evidence against GRTU director-general Vince Farrugia in the Sandro Chetcuti case. The overseas press Avvenire reports Pope Benedict bid an emotional farewell on the eve of his retirement, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy, but also times of difficulty when "it seemed like the Lord was sleeping".