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 […]
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 […]
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