Recent news around the world
06/08/2026
The 41st edition of the Order of Malta International Summer Camp is being held in Javier Castle, Navarre and will last until 10th August, bringing together over 550 young people with disabilities and volunteers aged from 18 to 35. There are 25 countries represented, including for the first time Peru, Mexico and Estonia, while Lebanon […]
03/08/2026
During the summer season, the Order of Malta renews its commitment in the field through a series of projects promoted at both international and local levels. From youth inclusion and spiritual renewal initiatives to emergency interventions in crisis scenarios, the Order remains close to the most vulnerable in the different countries where it operates. A […]
31/07/2026
Faced with the devastating wildfires affecting several areas of France and Spain, Order of Malta rescuers and volunteers have been deployed to provide relief, shelter and psychological support to the evacuated populations. In France, wildfires in the Gironde and Landes departments have forced hundreds of people to evacuate their houses, necessitating rapid intervention. In Gironde, […]
24/07/2026
One month on from the devastating twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on 24 June, causing thousands of casualties and triggering one of the country’s most severe humanitarian emergencies in recent years, the Order of Malta’s international network continues to provide healthcare, logistical support and humanitarian aid to affected communities. Unfortunately, […]
07/07/2026
The Order of Malta has an enduring commitment to assisting migrants in the central Mediterranean, dating back to 2008. The Order’s Italian Relief Corps (CISOM) provides medical assistance during search and rescue operations for migrants, collaborating with the Coast Guard and the Guardia di Finanza to ensure immediate care for those rescued at sea. On […]
22/06/2026
On Monday 22nd June, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem blessed the Order of Malta’s clinic in Gaza City, in the presence of His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine and Jordan. Following this blessing, around thirty staff members, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, will begin providing primary health care […]
18/05/2026
After the WHO (World Health Organization) declared an international health emergency, Malteser International staff in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are preparing to protect the population from the Ebola outbreak in the northeastern province of Ituri. “We are seeing the virus spread rapidly right now. More than 100 people have already died, and the […]
11/05/2026
The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, welcomed at the Magistral Palace Oskar Prinz von Preussen, Herrenmeister of the Bailiwick of Brandenburg of the Chivalric Order of Saint John of the Hospital at Jerusalem. The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding ties between the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the […]
01/05/2026
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is preparing to welcome the Order of Malta’s 68th International Pilgrimage, the annual event to which members, volunteers and patients from all over the world will converge in France from 1st to 5th May. The Pilgrimage will be led by Grand Master Fra’ John T. Dunlap with Grand […]
22/03/2026
Over 100 representatives from Grand Priories, Associations and Relief Corps from around the world have gathered in Cologne over the past few days for the 32nd International Hospitallers’ Conference, a meeting which this year has focused on the theme of resilience, in terms of preparedness for complex crises, international coordination, effective response and continuity […]
20/03/2026
The Sovereign Order of Malta is following with great concern the evolution of the humanitarian situation in the Middle East, where the military escalation and ongoing conflicts are worsening already extremely fragile conditions for millions of people. In a region that for years has hosted a high number of refugees and displaced persons, the intensification […]
13/03/2026
The Order of Malta mourns the tragic death of Chadi Ammar, a young Order of Malta staff member in Lebanon, the victim of an airstrike that hit the southern town of Aïn Ebel. Ammar, in his early twenties, was part of the large network of volunteers and employees who support the Order of Malta’s […]
12/03/2026
We are publishing and sharing in advance the interview-dialogue between the Grand Commander of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ Emmanuel Rousseau, and Cardinal Patron Gianfranco Ghirlanda S.J., which highlights the spirit of collaboration and synergy in their relationship. The interview will be published in the next issue of L’Orma. Your Excellency Fra’ Emmanuel […]
19/02/2026
Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap outlines the guidelines for the Order of Malta’s humanitarian mission. “The reform brings us back to our religious nature and shows the Pope’s concrete closeness”. Your Highness, after the traditional audience on the feast of St. John in June 2025, you recently met with the Holy Father Leo XIV again, […]
01/01/2026
Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap’s letter in reply to Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 59th World Day of Peace, 1 January 2026 Most Blessed Father, The entire Order of Malta, with its Professed Knights, its Priests, Lay members, Volunteers and Employees, as well as myself, welcomed with profound attention and sincere gratitude the […]
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