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Grand Master news
21/02/2026

Courtesy visit by President of Republic of Hungary to Grand Master of Order of Malta

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, received the President of the Republic of Hungary, Tamás Sulyok, today at the Magistral Palace.

Grand Master news
20/02/2026

Grand Master of Order of Malta at Celebrations for the Lateran Pacts

At the ceremony for the 97° anniversary of the Lateran Pacts between Italy and the Holy See, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, met with the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

20/02/2026

The First Order of Malta International Receivers and Treasurers Conference Closes Today

The first international conference of Receivers and Treasurers of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, entitled “A Culture Change”, concluded today at the Magistral Villa on the Aventine Hill. The conference brought together in Rome the leaders of the 49 National Associations and 10 Priories, involved in managing the Order's resources and coordinating its humanitarian activities worldwide.

Diplomatic Activities
19/02/2026

In Rome, the First International Receivers and Treasurers Conference of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

The first international conference of Receivers and Treasurers of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, entitled “A Culture Change”, is currently being held in Rome at the Villa Magistrale on the Aventine Hill.

Grand Master news
19/02/2026

“Our Order as a Global Force”, interview with Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap for L’Orma magazine

Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap outlines the guidelines for the Order of Malta’s humanitarian mission. "The reform brings us back to our religious nature and shows the Pope’s concrete closeness".

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.