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

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Grand Master news
18/02/2026

Message of the Order of Malta’s Grand Master for the Beginning of Lent 

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, writes to the Members, Volunteers and Friends of the Order on the occasion of the beginning of the Holy Season of Lent, inviting them to live this liturgical period as a renewed journey of return to the Lord through prayer, fasting, and charity.

Diplomatic Activities
16/02/2026

Visit of the Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Josef Blotz, to Albania

The Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Josef D. Blotz, visited Albania from 10 to 12 February 2026, accompanied by the Ambassador of the Order of Malta to Albania, Stefano Palumbo.

Diplomatic Activities
16/02/2026

Munich Security Conference, Bilateral Meetings

The Order of Malta hosted several events at the Munich Security Conference, including the organization of a high-level side event dedicated to food security and the signing of a cooperation agreement with Andorra.

Diplomatic Activities
14/02/2026

Cooperation Agreement Signed with the Principality of Andorra

Relations between the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Principality of Andorra continue to strengthen, following the establishment of bilateral ties in June 2025.

Diplomatic Activities
13/02/2026

The Order of Malta at the Munich Security Conference: International Cooperation to Strengthen Global Food Security

Today, under the aegis of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), the Sovereign Order of Malta hosted a high-level side event entitled “Aid for Plate: Joint Action for Global Food Security”.

12/02/2026

Joris Assueer Marie van Voorst tot Voorst, new member of the Sovereign Council of the Order of Malta

The Prince and Grand Master and the Sovereign Council of the Order of Malta co-opted Joris Assueer Marie, Baron van Voorst tot Voorst, Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion in Obedience, as a member of the Sovereign Council.

Grand Master news
12/02/2026

Day of the Sick: Pope lights candle donated by Grand Master

On Candlemas, the Order of Malta's Grand Master gave Pope Leo XIV a blessed candle in the Magistral Chapel. The candle was lit yesterday during the General Audience, celebrated in conjunction with the World Day of the Sick.

Diplomatic Activities
11/02/2026

Argentine Foreign Minister visits Grand Chancellor of Order of Malta

Today the Foreign Minister of the Argentine Republic, Pablo Quirno Magrane, met with the Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, on a work visit. The solidity of bilateral relations and the common intention to step up the Order's humanitarian action in Argentina were confirmed.

Diplomatic Activities
10/02/2026

Order of Malta at Munich Security Conference with high-level event on Global Food Security

‘Aid for Plate: Joint Action for Global Food Security’ is the title and theme of the high-level side event organized by the Sovereign Order of Malta within the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) that will take place on February 13, 2026, at 9:30 am in Munich.