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20/01/2021
Credentials presented by Colombia, Nicaragua, Estonia, European Union
The Lieutenant of the Grand Master, Fra’ Marco Luzzago, received in audience in the Magistral Villa for the presentation of their Letters of Credence, the new Ambassadors of Colombia, Nicaragua, Estonia, European Union.
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08/01/2021
Earthquake in Croatia – Order of Malta sends aid and raises funds
The violent 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Croatian city of Petrinja, southeast of the capital Zagreb, on 29 December, and was followed by shockwaves culminating in another violent 4.0 magnitude aftershocks.
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01/01/2021
The Lieutenant of the Grand Master writes to Pope Francis on World Peace Day
The Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra’ Marco Luzzago replies to Pope Francis’ message for the 54th World Day of Peace on 1st January 2021.
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25/12/2020
The First Baby of Christmas in Bethlehem 2020
Holy Family Hospital’s all-Palestinian staff of 172 have been eagerly awaiting the first Christmas baby as a sign of hope against the grim backdrop of Covid-19 in Bethlehem.
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Lieutenant of the Grand Master
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Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' Marco Luzzago
Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra' Marco Luzzago
The Lieutenant of the Grand Master is elected for a term of one year. According to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and to set an example of living by Christian principles, to all the members of the Order.
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The government seat of the Sovereign Order of Malta
Seats of the Order
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Magistral Library
The Magistral Library is the principal library of the Sovereign Order of Malta and represents one of the world’s most complete collections of its history.
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