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 […]
02/05/2026
Excellencies, Dear Knights, Dames and Volunteers, Dear Pilgrims, We gather once again in Lourdes, in this place where Heaven touched the earth, where the Virgin Mary revealed God’s tenderness to His people, and where the suffering find not only consolation, but meaning. This year marks my 26th pilgrimage to Lourdes, and my third as Grand […]
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 […]
10/04/2026
Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, the Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, also on behalf of the Grand Master Fra’ John T. Dunlap, has sent an official letter to Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to express his deep sympathy and support for the institutions and people of Lebanon during this tragic and challenging […]
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 […]
18/03/2026
On 13 March 2026, the Casa La Salle in Rome hosted the “The Pastoral Care of Pilgrimages” conference, an event organized by the Fondazione Pellegrinaggi Italiani of the Sovereign Order of Malta. The meeting offered a moment for debating, learning and sharing the spiritual mission of the pilgrimages the Foundation organizes annually to the main […]
16/03/2026
From March 13 to 15, six members of the Order of Malta gathered at Westminster Abbey in Mission, British Columbia, for a Lenten retreat led by Fr. Pablo Santa Maria, JCL, Magistral Chaplain. The three days offered an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and fraternal fellowship within the rhythm of an active Benedictine monastic community. The […]
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 […]
13/03/2026
The conflict in the Middle East continues to develop rapidly with huge humanitarian repercussions. Malteser International is responding to the situation, and is making regular reports about its activities. Comprehensive Report No. 1, March 5, 2026 Comprehensive Report No. 2, March 13, 2026
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, […]
18/02/2026
The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, writes to the Members, Volunteers and Friends of the Order on the occasion of the beginning of the Holy Season of Lent, inviting them to live this liturgical period as a renewed journey of return to the Lord through prayer, fasting, and […]
12/02/2026
At the session of 5 December 2025, the Prince and Grand Master and the Sovereign Council of the Order of Malta co-opted Joris Assueer Marie, Baron van Voorst tot Voorst, Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion in Obedience, as a member of the Sovereign Council. Joris Baron van Voorst tot Voorst, who took his oath […]
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