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

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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.

Diplomatic Activities
14/02/2025

Munich Security Conference:  Sovereign Order of Malta promotes debate on stability in Lebanon

Today, under the aegis of the 61st Munich Security Conference, the high-level side event organized by the Sovereign Order of Malta entitled "Cairos or Crisis? Unwinding Lebanon’s Path to Stability and Peace” was held.

Grand Master news
13/02/2025

Grand Master at Palazzo Borromeo for Lateran Pacts Anniversary

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra' John Dunlap, took part in the celebrations for the 96th anniversary of the Lateran Pacts at Palazzo Borromeo, seat of the Italian Embassy to the Holy See.

Diplomatic Activities
13/02/2025

Order of Malta at Munich Security Conference with high level event on Lebanon’s path to stability and peace

‘Cairos or Crisis? Unwinding Lebanon's Path to Stability and Peace’ is the theme of the high-level side event organized by the Order of Malta within the Munich Security Conference.

Grand Master news
12/02/2025

Order of Malta Grand Master at Saving Sight Banquet of St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra' John Dunlap, participated in the Saving Sight Banquet, a charity event organized by the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) to raise funds for its healthcare projects in the Holy Land and Gaza.