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

News

01/07/2025

A tribute by the Order of Malta and the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art to Pope Leo XIV

In the heart of the Aventine Hill, a majestic bronze lion by artist Davide Rivalta has been placed in the gardens of the Magistral Villa of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, creating a silent dialogue between art, nature, and spirituality.

Diplomatic Activities
30/06/2025

Albanian Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Sovereign Order of Malta

At a historic moment marked by serious humanitarian crises, armed conflicts and growing threats to international security, the Sovereign Order of Malta and the Republic of Albania confirm their shared commitment to multilateral cooperation for peace, the protection of human rights and assistance to the most vulnerable.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
25/06/2025

Order of Malta celebrates St. John the Baptist

The patron saint of the Order of Malta, St. John the Baptist, was celebrated yesterday with a Mass in the Roman Basilica dei Santi Bonifacio e Alessio, in the presence of the Grand Master, the Sovereign Council and a large representation of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Sovereign Order of Malta.

25/06/2025

Fra’ Francis Vassallo appointed as Receiver of the Common Treasure

The Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM) announced today that Fra’ Francis J. Vassallo was named Receiver of the Common Treasure. The Sovereign Council's appointment of Fra’ Francis was made effective on 23 June at its most recent ordinary session.

Grand Master news
23/06/2025

Pope Leo XIV receives the Grand Master of Order of Malta in Audience

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, received this morning in audience by Pope Leo XIV, was on his first official visit to the Holy Father since the beginning of his pontificate.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
16/06/2025

Opening of diplomatic relations between Sovereign Military Order of Malta and Principality of Andorra

The Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Principality of Andorra have decided to establish diplomatic relations as of today, in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 18 April 1961.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
13/06/2025

Credentials presented by Paraguay, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Moldova

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 Paraguay, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Moldova.

12/06/2025

Religious freedom and human development: for more equitable and inclusive societies

Religious freedom is not just an individual right: it is the foundation of inclusive, prosperous and peaceful societies. This is the strong message that emerged from the round table "The societal value of religious freedom: an integral human development approach", promoted by the Sovereign Order of Malta together with the Atlantic Council.

Diplomatic Activities
12/06/2025

Grand Hospitaller Joseph D. Blotz visits Cameroon

The Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Joseph D. Blotz, has recently visited Cameroon where he went to several of the humanitarian projects of the Order, present in the country for over half a century.