28/02/2025
The first Conference of Grand Priors, Regents and Presidents of the Sovereign Order of Malta’s National Associations from 28 February to 2 March began today in Rome at the Magistral Villa on the Aventine Hill. Almost two years after the election of the Order’s new government led by Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap, the […]
24/02/2025
During this time of suffering, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, has sent a private message of affection and closeness to the Holy Father. The Grand Master invites all members, volunteers and friends of the Order of Malta to join the entire Church in prayer, entrusting Pope Francis […]
24/02/2025
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, delivered a video-message to the “Unity Defence and Security Strategy. Action Plan” Summit, convened by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today, on the third anniversary of war in Ukraine. I wish to thank the Ukrainian authorities for the kind invitation to this […]
18/02/2025
Following the resignation of the Grand Hospitaller, Fra’ Alessandro de Franciscis, handed in for personal reasons on 17 February 2025, the Sovereign Council, convened for an extraordinary session today, 18 February 2025, appointed H.E. Dr. Josef D. Blotz as Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Dr. Josef D. Blotz (born 22 […]
03/02/2025
Today the international summit convened by Pope Francis to give voice to the rights of minors through eight comparison tables with Nobel laureates, world leaders, professors, writers, economists and religious personalities was held in the Apostolic Palace. Attending the meeting, which was opened and closed by Pope Francis, were leading figures such as Queen […]
27/01/2025
On the International Day of Remembrance, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, participated in the commemoration event held in Poland at the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, along with numerous heads of state and world leaders. The ceremony, dedicated to victims of the Holocaust on the 80th anniversary of […]
19/01/2025
The Sovereign Order of Malta welcomes the Gaza ceasefire agreement which came into force earlier today, stressing that the end of the hostilities should be aimed first and foremost at improving the humanitarian situation of the people of Gaza and ensuring the full release of the hostages. The Order reiterates its solidarity to the […]
16/01/2025
Last December, the powerful cyclone Chido struck the French overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, destroying buildings and homes and causing deaths and injuries. There was a prompt response to the emergency by Ordre de Malte France first-aiders, who have been on the island of Mayotte since 21 December 2024. Together with […]
10/01/2025
M. le Doyen, Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je suis très heureux de vous accueillir aujourd’hui pour la traditionnelle audience du Nouvel An au Corps Diplomatique accrédité auprès de l’Ordre Souverain de Malte. Je remercie sincèrement l’ambassadeur du Cameroun, S.E. M. Antoine Zanga, pour ses paroles inspirantes et encourageantes. “The Exchange of Good Wishes”, a […]
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