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

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Grand Master news
02/03/2025

Jubilee of Grand Priors, Regents and Presidents of National Associations: The Order of Malta passes through the Holy Door and prays for Pope Francis

With a moment of deep spirituality and recollection, the Sovereign Order of Malta’s Jubilee of Grand Priors, Regents and Presidents of National Associations was celebrated today.

Grand Master news
01/03/2025

Conference of Grand Priors, Regents and Presidents of Associations, Order of Malta Renews its Humanitarian Commitment

The Conference of Grand Priories, Regents and Presidents of the National Associations of the Sovereign Order of Malta continues in the Magistral Villa on the Aventine Hill in Rome.

Grand Master news
28/02/2025

Sovereign Order of Malta Brings Together its International Leaders in Rome

The first Conference of Grand Priors, Regents and Presidents of the Sovereign Order of Malta's National Associations from 28 February to 2 March began today in Rome at the Magistral Villa on the Aventine Hill.

Diplomatic Activities
24/02/2025

Order of Malta’s Grand Chancellor reaffirms humanitarian support to Ukraine

The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, delivered a video-message to the "Unity Defence and Security Strategy. Action Plan" Summit, convened by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today, on the third anniversary of war in Ukraine.

Grand Master news
24/02/2025

The Order of Malta prays for Pope Francis

During this time of suffering, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra' John Dunlap, has sent a private message of affection and closeness to the Holy Father.

Grand Master news
20/02/2025

Insignia of Bailiff Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion conferred on Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti

Today, Thursday 20 February in the Magistral Chapel, the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap has admitted to the Sovereign Order of Malta, with dignity and rank of Bailiff Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion,  Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.

18/02/2025

Josef D. Blotz appointed as Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

Following the resignation of Fra' Alessandro de Franciscis, the Sovereign Council, convened for an extraordinary session, appointed Josef D. Blotz as Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta.

17/02/2025

Resignation of the Grand Hospitaller

It is with deep regret that the Sovereign Military Order of Malta announces the resignation of the Grand Hospitaller, Fra' Alessandro De Franciscis, which he handed in today for personal reasons.

Diplomatic Activities
17/02/2025

AI and Ethics: Order of Malta Hosts High-Level Panel at the UN

In a compelling exploration of ethical boundaries in artificial intelligence, the Sovereign Order of Malta’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN convened a high-level panel at the United Nations in New York last week.