Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta

Grand Master news

Grand Master news
27/01/2025

 Grand Master of Order of Malta in Auschwitz on Remembrance Day

On the International Day of Remembrance, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra' John Dunlap, participated in the commemoration event held in Poland at the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, along with numerous heads of state and world leaders.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
22/01/2025

President of the Republic of Malta visits Grand Master of Sovereign Order of Malta

The President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, was received by the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra' John Dunlap, at the Magistral Palace in Rome. The visit is the first since her election as president in April 2024.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
10/01/2025

Address of the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Order of Malta

The Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap today held the Audience of the beginning of the year with the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The Audience took place in the Magistral Villa in Rome.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
10/01/2025

Credentials presented by Seychelles, Thailand, Czech Republic, Romania

The Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap received in audience in the Magistral Villa for the presentation of their Letters of Credence, the new Ambassadors of Seychelles, Thailand, Czech Republic, Romania.

Grand Master news
24/12/2024

Patrick E. Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, and Vanessa Kelly admitted to the Order of Malta

The ceremony of admission to the Order of Malta of Knight and Dame of Magistral Grace Mr Patrick E. Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, and Mrs Vanessa Kelly, took place yesterday.

Grand Master news
23/12/2024

Christmas message from Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap

Dear Members and Friends of the Order, from the Grand Magistry in Rome, in joyful anticipation of the birth of our Saviour, I send my best wishes to all for a holy and happy Christmas.

Grand Master news
19/12/2024

New 2024 Numismatic Issue Presented in Magistral Palace

The new coin issue of the Order of Malta for 2024 was presented to Grand Master Fra' John Dunlap, who was gifted the first example by the Receiver of the Common Treasure.

Grand Master news
16/12/2024

Insignia of Bailiff Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion  Conferred on Cardinal Frank Leo

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra' John Dunlap, has promoted Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, to the dignity and rank of Bailiff Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
12/12/2024

Credentials presented by Burkina Faso, Argentina and Estonia

The Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap received in audience in the Magistral Palace for the presentation of their Letters of Credence, the new Ambassadors of Burkina Faso, Argentina and Estonia.