A state visit is an organisational headache but when a Pope is about to descend on the island it requires godly strength to ensure everything runs smoothly.The only thing the organising committee cannot control is the weather.
An earlier forecast this week was predicting a slight drizzle, however, the latest conditions indicate that the clouds will be making way for more sunny spells and no rain.
Everything is on track for Pope Benedict XVI's visit this weekend and just in case you plan to take part in a general knowledge quiz you better memorise these details.
The Numbers
2 popemobiles
10 bands taking part in the youth activity
24 papal motorcade
33 localities the Pope will be passing through
40 parishes the Pope will be seeing
195 foreign media
800 priests concelebrating on the Granaries
1,400 barriers to be used during the events
1,850 police officers on duty
5,000 flowers on the Granaries altar
10,000 expected turnout at Valletta Waterfront
35,000 expected turnout on the Granaries
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