Faith
Ex-Gay Christian Endures Verdict Delay in Malta
Faith Facts
- Matthew Grech, redeemed by Christ from homosexuality, prosecuted since June 2023 for sharing testimony on PM Malta.
- Verdict delayed fourth time to March 4, 2026, prolonging ordeal over a year after final submissions.
- Landmark case exposes risks to free speech, faith transformation, and Biblical truth on sexuality.
A faithful ex-gay Christian, Matthew Grech, arrived in Maltese court Wednesday expecting justice,
He faced another postponement in his trial over conversion practices.
The case began after Grech discussed benefits of Christ-centered counseling for unwanted same-sex attraction.
Show hosts were also charged.
On Instagram, Grech shared:
“Dear world, I announce that the final verdict for my criminal court case RE: ‘advertising conversion practices’ has been adjourned for the 4th consecutive time, now set down for hearing on 4th March, 2026 – 9:30am CET.”
“Thank you for standing with me in prayer. The Lord Jesus Christ is sovereign, and to Him belongs all praise.”
CLC counsel Roger Kiska called the delay disappointing yet expressed confidence in acquittal.
“It’s a situation where the process is part of the punishment and no one should have to wait three years on these simple facts… but we’re confident there will be an acquittal in one week’s time.”
“But again, it just shows the dangers of these types of laws and what they can put a person through simply for exercising their freedom of speech, and talking about their life’s journey and their choices, and the salvific power of Christ and the transforming nature of that.”
Pray fervently for Matthew Grech and all defenders of Gospel truth against encroachments on faith, family, and liberty rooted in God’s unchanging Word.