Gozo Bishop Anton Teuma has highlighted his wish to see society return to Christian values during a homily he delivered at St George's Basilica, calling out today's race to riches.

He would prefer seeing less beautiful Churches, in favour of ones that are filled with people. He would prefer seeing less beautiful houses, but ones filled with stronger families, with better relationships and more love, he said.

He wishes to see people with less property, but with less fighting among heirs, less fighting among siblings.

He also expressed his wish to see more housing for youths, highlighting the property price situation in the country. "What a paradox. Gozo is filled with buildings, but a youth, has to sweat blood to find a place to live, and must pay off debt for at least 30 to 40 years."

"How I wish to see village feasts that are less grand, but at the same time, people who are more content, youths not distracted by alcohol or drugs."

These, he said, are the characteristics of Christians.

He also spoke of the need to think about others and not be selfish.

"How I wish to see people less rich, but people who care more for each other, not only thinking about themselves. How I wish to see people less rich, but people who are interested in the needs of those who are suffering."