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Diplomatic Activities
10/01/2026

Credentials presented by Latvia

The Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap received in audience in the Magistral Villa for the presentation of their Letters of Credence, the new Ambassador of Latvia, Maris Selga.

Grand Master news
08/01/2026

Message of Condolences from the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta for the Crans-Montana Tragedy

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap expresses his deepest sympathy and sorrow over the tragedy that occurred in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where a fire in a building caused the loss of numerous lives, most of them very young, and left many others injured.

Grand Master news
07/01/2026

Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap at the closing of the Holy Door. The Jubilee of Hope concludes

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John Dunlap, participated in the rite of the closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, officiated by Pope Leo XIV, marking the conclusion of the Jubilee of Hope.

Grand Master news
01/01/2026

The Grand Master’s Message to Pope Leo XIV on the Occasion of World Day of Peace

Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap's letter in reply to Pope Leo XIV's message for the 59th World Day of Peace, 1 January 2026.

Grand Master news
16/12/2025

Terrorist attack in Sydney

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra John T. Dunlap, has expressed his deep sadness at the news of the horrific attack in Sydney.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
12/12/2025

The President of the Senate of Kazakhstan visits the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

The President of the Senate of Parliament of Kazakhstan and Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Maulen Ashimbayev, carried out a working visit today to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Diplomatic Activities
10/12/2025

The Order of Malta at the International Conference on the 25th Anniversary of the Palermo Protocol

A high level international conference was held today at the Pontifical Gregorian University to mark the 25th anniversary of the Palermo Protocol, to call for renewed global efforts to eradicate human trafficking.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
09/12/2025

The Grand Master’s Visit to Malta

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta, the Grand Master, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, paid a private visit to Malta. This significant anniversary marks six decades of steadfast commitment to serving the most vulnerable.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
04/12/2025

Courtesy Visit of the President of the Slovak Republic to the Order of Malta

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra' John T. Dunlap, today welcomed the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, on a courtesy visit to the Magistral Palace, confirming the excellent state of relations, which began in 1993 and have been consolidated over time by constant and fruitful cooperation.