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18/09/2025

Ukraine: caring for children is key to the country’s recovery

In a country still devastated by war, Ukraine's recovery is only possible by caring for its people, especially children and youth. This is the message that emerges from the visit concluded today by the Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta.

Diplomatic Activities
16/09/2025

Ukraine, Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta visits humanitarian projects in the field

The trip focused on institutional meetings with Ukrainian authorities and medical and psychosocial assistance initiatives for children and veterans.

15/09/2025

Jubilee Year: the Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta meets Cardinal Reina

Within the framework of the assistance provided to Pilgrims during the Jubilee Year, the Grand Hospitaller Josef D. Blotz paid a formal visit to Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome and Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St John Lateran.

Grand Master news
14/09/2025

Best wishes to Pope Leo XIV

On the occasion of the 70th birthday of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap wished to express, on behalf of the Order of Malta, his gratitude and spiritual closeness.

Diplomatic Activities
11/09/2025

Order of Malta Meets Arab League Ambassadors

An opportunity for dialogue to strengthen cooperation on a political-diplomatic level, the main issues discussed during the meeting yesterday in the Magistral Villa between the Order of Malta and the Ambassadors in Rome of the Arab League member states.

Diplomatic Activities
10/09/2025

United Arab Emirates, Minister of Foreign Affairs Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy meets the Grand Chancellor

Exploring possibilities for cooperation in humanitarian projects in third countries. This is the focus of the meeting taking place between the Order of Malta’s Grand Chancellor and the United Arab Emirates Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy for the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Diplomatic Activities
09/09/2025

The Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta in the Holy Land: humanitarian aid in Gaza and new plan for the Holy Family Hospital

In the last few days, Grand Hospitaller Josef D. Blotz has visited the Holy Land, one of the major crisis regions on earth following the attacks of 7 October 2023 and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This visit was to stress the priorities of the Sovereign Order of Malta’s works under the supervision of the Grand Hospitaller.

02/09/2025

Grand Hospitaller visits Order of Malta projects for Roma communities in Hungary and Croatia

The Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta, Josef D. Blotz, carried out a mission in Hungary and Croatia in recent days to visit the Order’s projects supporting Roma communities.

Diplomatic Activities
01/09/2025

Palestine, Order of Malta Grand Chancellor receives Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Order of Malta’s Grand Chancellor, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, received the Palestinian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Varsen Aghabekian Shaheen, on a working visit to Rome.