President Emeritus and former Prime Minister Eddie Fenech Adami has been awarded the prestigious Caritas in Veritate Award in Washington.
Fenech Adami could not attend the session in person because of health reasons.
His son Beppe Fenech Adami received the award on his behalf.
Caritas in Veritate is a confederation of catholic institutions, dedicated to recruit, mobilize and engage volunteers, with particular focus on young people.