Malta’s town mayor has decided to remove the phallic art before pope’s visit. The sculpture is situated near the road leading to the capital Valletta. Pope’s visit is ahead of the weekend and the removal was decided on Monday. The mayor John Schembri described the sculpture as obscene and embarrassing.

The mayor said the removal shows the sign of respect to pope’s. The sculpture is called as Colonna Mediterranaea and the artist is Paul Vella Criterien. The sculptor is installed in the entrance of the village of Luqa on a round about. The residents of catholic Malta have already opposed the sculpture being there.

The sculpture was installed during the year of 2006 and is a modern 3D presentation. The sculpture is a symbol which is dating from the ancient Egypt as described by its artist Critien. The Catholic Church is under the scandal and offensive slogans are seen on the graffiti. The birth place of pope is German which had some more offensive slogan. The scandal is due to the paedophile priest which has been gripping the Catholic Church.