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

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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.

10/06/2025

Order of Malta responds to severe floods in Romania

In May 2025, the counties of Covasna and Harghita in central and northern Romania were hit by severe floods, triggered by days of torrential rain that far exceeded the monthly average.

04/06/2025

Zofia Bogdan, 104, honoured by the Order of Malta for wartime bravery

First Polish recipient of the Gold Medal pro Merito Melitensi, Mrs. Bogdan is the last surviving nurse of the Order’s WWII hospital in Warsaw — a living witness to courage in the face of terror

Diplomatic Activities
23/05/2025

Prime Minister of Bulgaria meets with Grand Chancellor of Sovereign Order of Malta

To stress the importance of a multilateral approach to address global challenges and promote peace, security and human rights. These were the main issues addressed this morning by the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rossen Jeliazkov, and the Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo.

21/05/2025

The Order of Malta at the 78th World Health Assembly

With a call for international solidarity and the centrality of human dignity, the Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta spoke today at the plenary session of the 78th World Health Assembly, currently taking place in Geneva (19-22 May).