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

News

Grand Master news
02/05/2026

Remarks at the Ceremony of the Medals

Excellencies, Dear Knights, Dames and Volunteers, Dear Pilgrims, We gather once again in Lourdes, in this place where Heaven touched the earth.

Grand Master news
01/05/2026

Order of Malta meets in Lourdes for its 68th International Pilgrimage

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is preparing to welcome the Order of Malta’s 68th International Pilgrimage.

Diplomatic Activities
22/04/2026

The Grand Chancellor and the Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta received in Bratislava by Ministers Blanár and Šaško

The official visit of the Order of Malta to the Slovak Republic concludes today. Following yesterday’s meeting between Grand Master and President Pellegrini, today was dedicated to exploring cooperation initiatives through a series of institutional talks.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
21/04/2026

The Grand Master of the Order of Malta on Official Visit to the President of the Slovak Republic

Today in Bratislava, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, paid an official visit to the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini.

Diplomatic Activities
15/04/2026

Order of Malta’s Grand Chancellor receives Ukrainian Foreign Minister

Today there was a working visit between the Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and the Order of Malta’s Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo.

Diplomatic Activities
Latest interventions
10/04/2026

Lebanon: The Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta writes to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam

The Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta has sent an official letter to Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to express his deep sympathy and support for the institutions and people of Lebanon during this tragic and challenging period.

Diplomatic Activities
24/03/2026

Estonia and the Order of Malta: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia meets the Grand Chancellor

Today at the Magistral Villa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, Margus Tsahkna, met with the Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo for a working visit.

22/03/2026

In Cologne the 32nd International Hospitallers’ Conference

Over 100 representatives from Grand Priories, Associations and Relief Corps from around the world have gathered in Cologne over the past few days for the 32nd International Hospitallers' Conference.

20/03/2026

Crisis in the Middle East: Order of Malta continues its commitment in the region

The Sovereign Order of Malta is following with great concern the evolution of the humanitarian situation in the Middle East, where the military escalation and ongoing conflicts are worsening already extremely fragile conditions for millions of people.