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Diplomatic Activities
25/09/2025

Declaration of Intent Signed with Saint Kitts and Nevis

The Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, signed a Declaration of Intent for opening diplomatic relations with Saint Kitts and Nevis. The signing took place on 24 September in New York, within the framework of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly underway this week.

Diplomatic Activities
24/09/2025

New York, bilateral meeting between the Order of Malta and Norway

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly currently underway in New York, the Order of Malta’s Grand Chancellor, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, held a bilateral meeting with the Norwegian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

Diplomatic Activities
23/09/2025

UN, Grand Chancellor in Bilateral Dialogue with the Foreign Minister of Andorra

The development of diplomatic relations between the Order of Malta and Andorra, which began last June, was the main theme of today's meeting between the Grand Chancellor and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Imma Tor Faus.

Diplomatic Activities
23/09/2025

UN, Grand Chancellor meets Tom Fletcher

The humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank was the focus of today's meeting of the Order of Malta’s Grand Chancellor, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, with the Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Coordinator of United Nations Emergency Relief, Tom Fletcher.

Diplomatic Activities
22/09/2025

United Nations, Grand Chancellor meets Foreign Minister of Latvia

The conflict in Ukraine, the serious humanitarian situation and the Order of Malta’s interventions on the ground were the focus of the meeting between the Grand Chancellor, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, and the Foreign Minister of Latvia, Baiba Braže.

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.