Recent news around the world
16/10/2026
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta, established almost 1,000 years ago with the approval of Pope Paschal II, today announced the establishment of its first novitiate since the mid-18th century. The novitiate is located in Rome, Italy, and it admitted the Class of 2027 on October 13, 2026, the Feast Day of Blessed Gerard, the […]
28/09/2026
The Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Josef D. Blotz, concluded a five-day visit to Romania from 21 to 25 September 2026, reaffirming the Order’s close ties with the Romanian Association and the Romanian Relief Service. The visit began in Bucharest with a meeting with State Secretary Raed Arafat of the Ministry of […]
24/09/2026
The Order of Malta, with Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, participated with a packed agenda of meetings and bilateral agreements in the opening week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Yesterday, one of the most significant bilateral meetings was with Lebanon’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, […]
16/09/2026
Strengthening the link between diplomatic activities and humanitarian action, developing new opportunities for cooperation, and identifying tools and partnerships to support the Order of Malta’s operations in Africa. These were the main themes of the two-day working session which, on 13 and 14 September, brought together in Rome the Ambassadors of the Sovereign Military Order […]
14/09/2026
On the occasion of the birthday of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the Grand Master, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, extended to the Holy Father – also on behalf of the Sovereign Council and all the members of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta – his most fervent and heartfelt best wishes for the continuation of […]
08/09/2026
For three decades, the Blessed Gérard Care Centre has stood as a beacon of hope, compassion and professional care for some of the most vulnerable communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Operating in Mandeni since 1996 thanks to the Brotherhood of Blessed Gérard and the patronage of the German Association of the Order of Malta, the Centre is […]
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 […]
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