17/07/2025
The Sovereign Order of Malta deems the attacks carried out this morning against the Catholic parish of the Holy Family in Gaza unacceptable. The Order of Malta expresses its full solidarity with the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, and the civilians injured in today’s raid on the place of worship, which in recent months […]
16/07/2025
I am particularly glad to address this message of mine to you on the occasion of the celebration of the solemnity of Saint John the Baptist, Patron of your religious Order, which bears his name. The Church thanks you for all the good you do, where there is a need for love, in sometimes […]
10/07/2025
This morning, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, addressed the second plenary session of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025). The 4th Ukraine Recovery Conference, which is taking place today and tomorrow in Rome, has been co-organized by Italy and Ukraine. It aims to mobilize international support for […]
29/06/2025
On Saturday, June 28, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, members of the Western Delegation of the Canadian Association gathered for Holy Mass. The Reverend Pablo Santa Maria, Magistral Chaplain, celebrated in the chapel of the Rectory of Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver. In his homily Father Santa Maria spoke about the […]
25/06/2025
On the evening of June 24th, members of the Toronto Delegation of the Canadian Association of the Order of Malta gathered to celebrate the Solemnity of their Holy Patron, St. John the Baptist. The historic St. John’s Chapel within St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica was filled with local Knights and Dames, joined by family and […]
24/06/2025
The patron saint of the Order of Malta, St. John the Baptist, was celebrated yesterday with a Mass in the Roman Basilica dei Santi Bonifacio e Alessio, in the presence of the Grand Master, the Sovereign Council and a large representation of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Sovereign Order of Malta. In his […]
24/06/2025
The Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, received this morning in audience by Pope Leo XIV, was on his first official visit to the Holy Father since the beginning of his pontificate. The meeting took place on the eve of the feast of St. John the Baptist, patron […]
21/05/2025
With a call for international solidarity and the centrality of human dignity, the Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta spoke today at the plenary session of the 78th World Health Assembly, currently taking place in Geneva (19-22 May). Speaking in front of the representatives of the WHO member states, Josef D. Blotz reaffirmed […]
08/05/2025
“A moment of grace for the universal Church.” With these words, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV, 267th Pope and Bishop of Rome. The white smoke appeared after the 4th ballot and designated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, Prefect of […]
02/05/2025
The 67th international pilgrimage of the Order of Malta to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France begins today. The Grand Master Fra’ John T. Dunlap will lead the delegation, together with Grand Commander Fra’ Emmanuel Rousseau, Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, Grand Hospitaller Josef D. Blotz and Receiver of the […]
26/04/2025
This morning 200,000 faithful from all over the world gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis. Among the authorities in the front row before the papal canopy there was the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, who led an official delegation composed by the Grand Commander, Fra’ Emmanuel […]
21/04/2025
Dear Confreres and Sisters, Dear Brothers and Sisters. With deep sadness I join His Eminence the Cardinal Camerlengo, who will be at the helm of the barque of St. Peter until the election of the new Pontiff, in announcing the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who the Lord has called to himself after […]
04/04/2025
From the rising challenge of neurodegenerative diseases to humanitarian crises in war zones, from natural disasters to migration, the 31st International Hospitallers’ Conference of the Sovereign Order of Malta brings together over 120 head of associations and relief workers organizations in Vienna. The leaders gathered to discuss the most urgent issues that afflict both […]
02/03/2025
With a moment of deep spirituality and recollection, the Sovereign Order of Malta’s Jubilee of Grand Priors, Regents and Presidents of National Associations was celebrated today. Lead by the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap, the international leaders of the Order passed through the Holy Door of St. Mary Major, where they then participated in […]
01/03/2025
The Conference of Grand Priories, Regents and Presidents of the National Associations of the Sovereign Order of Malta continues in the Magistral Villa on the Aventine Hill in Rome. This day was dedicated in particular to the Order’s main humanitarian activities worldwide and to fundraising strategies for supporting charitable works. The morning session was […]
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