UPDATED NEWS: The Vatican has announced the attribution of the second miracle due to the intercession of Blessed Ġorġ Preca (Dun Ġorġ Preca).

A final decision on Dun Gorg's sainthood will be taken by Pope Benedict XVI in the coming days. Dun Ġorġ was declared Blessed during Pope John Paul II's visit to Malta on Wednesday 9th May 2001. Dun Gorg will be the first Maltese to be officially declared a saint.