Queen Elizabeth led not with pomp but by example - Archbishop

The Queen was a “sincere example of leadership” Archbishop Charles Scicluna said on Thursday, because she learned to lead not with pomp but by example. 

The Archbishop was leading a commemorative mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral, in memory of Queen Elizabeth II who died aged 96 last week. 

Joining the droves of mourners around the world who have taken opportunities to pay their respects to the monarch following her death, the pews of the cathedral quickly filled with citizens, dignitaries and those in the diplomatic service, who joined in the spiritual celebration of the Queen’s life. 

Among those in attendance were President George Vella, Prime Minister Robert Abela, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech and Speaker Anġlu Farrugia. 

Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

“Today we are not only praying for her soul as a baptised Christian, but we also recognise that she exemplified loyalty and allegiance,” Scicluna said. 

“These were carved into her heart as we saw through her most sincere example of leadership because she didn’t lead with pomp, but by example.” 

As was clear in her many messages to the public, the Queen exemplified her faith and was conscious of being held accountable to God when...