Recent news around the world
11/09/2023
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has been facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with a staggering six million people displaced due to intensifying conflicts caused by non-state armed groups. In Ituri province alone, a quarter of the population finds themselves in precarious conditions, seeking refuge from the violence. “Our team on the ground […]
11/09/2023
In Scala, Italy, one of the oldest and most picturesque villages of the Amalfi Coast, celebrations were held in honour of Blessed Gerard, founder of the Order of Saint John, now Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and its first Grand Master. Born in Scala around 1040, he moved to Jerusalem where, in the second half […]
14/08/2023
The torrential rain that hit Slovenia a week ago has caused catastrophic flooding after a month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours. The violence of the water cut off roads, damaged bridges and flooded buildings. Two thirds of the country have been affected, causing deaths, injuries and thousands of displaced persons. Tens of […]
09/08/2023
Final preparations are underway for the 38th edition of the Order of Malta’s international camp for disabled young people, which this year takes place in Waterloo in Belgium from 12 to 19 August. Some 500 participants – both disabled and volunteers – aged from 18 to 35 are expected from over 25 countries. The […]
08/08/2023
With the participation of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, the annual pilgrimage in Wisconsin of the three American Associations to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion took place between 3 and 6 August. Formerly known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, it is […]
03/08/2023
For the 2023 World Youth Day in Portugal from 1 to 6 August, the Order of Malta’s Portuguese Association has prepared an extensive programme of activities. The WYD2023 will bring 1.2 million young people to the city of Lisbon alone. A multimedia exhibition has been set up in the Portuguese Association’s premises on the […]
31/07/2023
The Order of Malta’s first World Day will take place in the streets of many countries. On 14 October next, the Order of Malta’s members and volunteers will give life to the numerous initiatives that the Grand Priories, National Associations and Volunteer Corps are organizing for the day. The aim is to introduce the […]
25/07/2023
The Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, spoke during the second day of the 2023 “Food Systems Summit” which is being held in Rome at the premises of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Grand Chancellor stressed “the extensive damages caused to food security in many […]
12/07/2023
More than 4.3 million people across 36 countries worldwide benefited from aid provided by Malteser International in 2022. The Order of Malta’s international relief agency has just published its latest Annual report with fresh data on its main projects rolled out in Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East and Americas. The health sector represents the […]
05/07/2023
2022 was a particularly intense and challenging year for Ordre de Malte France, as clearly emerges from its “Activity Report 2022”, fresh off the press: www.ordredemaltefrance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ordrede-malte-ra-2022-web.pdf In addition to its usual social and healthcare activities, Ordre de Malte France has faced several emergencies, the most challenging being Ukraine. A war that, in addition to […]
22/06/2023
“We are honoured by the decision of Pope Francis to appoint His Eminence Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda as the Cardinalis Patronus of the Order of Malta. “Cardinal Ghirlanda has played a pivotal role in the drafting of the new Constitution and Code of the Order and has devoted much time to ensuring the future well-being […]
19/06/2023
The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, was received in audience by Pope Francis this morning at the Vatican. The meeting, which takes place a few days after the Holy Father was discharged from hospital, is the first since Fra’ John Dunlap was elected 81st Grand Master of […]
19/06/2023
The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, made an official visit to the Republic of Malta on 16 and 17 June. This was the Grand Master’s first official visit abroad since his election last May. He was accompanied by the Grand Commander Fra’ Emmanuel Rousseau and the Grand […]
09/06/2023
Yesterday Fra’ John Dunlap sent a message of good wishes and closeness to Pope Francis, who was hospitalised at the Policlinico Gemelli in Rome after surgery. The Grand Master conveyed his closeness and that of the entire Order of Malta to the Holy Father in this delicate moment for his health, wishing him a […]
09/06/2023
The Order of Malta’s Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap received yesterday some 100 European members of the European People’s Party at the Magistral Villa on the Aventine Hill in Rome for a debate on “Christianity, Europe and its Mission in the World”. “We do perceive the importance and meaning of your gathering here as […]
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