Malta is like a mixed breed canine. According to Wiki, Malta became a British colony in 1813, serving as a way station for ships and the headquarters for the British Mediterranean Fleet ... The British Parliament passed the Malta Independence Act in 1964, giving Malta independence from the United Kingdom as the State of Malta ... It has been a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations since independence, and joined the European Union in 2004; it became part of the eurozone monetary union in 2008.
My impression from the Joseph Mifsud saga is that it is somewhat under the guide of Italy; the Malta archipelago is just south of Sicily / Italy. Perhaps the British influence somewhat persists on the islands. I have no knowledge of Vatican political influence - i.e. I really do not know.
The Vatican is a morass at this point but there are good shepherds who see the truth as we do:
On July 4, Fr. Bill Peckman, Fr. James Altman, and Fr. Richard Heilman announced their call for 40 days of prayer and fasting to cast demonic influence from our nation.
Doug Barry’s U.S. Grace Force initiative sponsors the effort.
“Through acts of reparation, fasting, penance, charity, and prayer (both personal and sacramental), we call upon the power of God to release ourselves, our families, our parishes, our dioceses, and our nation from all demonic influence and oppression,” the release says.
The group calls the effort “Let Freedom Ring: 40 Days to Freedom From the Devil,” beginning July 7 and ending Aug. 15.
The three priests will provide a reflection each of the 40 days, as well as a specific litany and prayer of exorcism. They also suggest acts of reparation, while considering the person’s state in life.