The more reason why they can’t be trusted.

Semantically you are correct. If Mizzi wanted to show remorse he should have said ‘nitlob(kom) (ti)skuza(wni) “, or “naghmel apologija (ghal dak li ghamilt)”

So officially, whether intended or not, Mizzi has not expressed any remorse let alone showing humility by asking forgiveness.

But this is grossly ridiculous because these religious ‘excuses’ have no place in politics. They are only meant to obfuscate objective thinking among a predominantly religious people.

This talk of political humility and forgiveness smacks of religious bigotry and/or opportunism . We thought labour was the champion for the separation of the religious and political spheres. So, what has happened here?