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Grand Master news
19/01/2026

Grand Master’s Condolences for the Railway Tragedy in Andalusia

The Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, has learned with deep sorrow the news of the serious railway accident in Spain, in Andalusia, where the derailment of two trains near Adamuz, in the province of Córdoba, caused the deaths of 39 people and injuries to over a hundred, in a toll that is still feared to be provisional.

Diplomatic Activities
19/01/2026

The Order of Malta and CIHEAM sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes (CIHEAM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Diplomatic Activities
13/01/2026

Diplomatic Relations: Declaration of Intent Signed between the Order of Malta and the Republic of Palau

On 13 January, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Republic of Palau signed a Declaration of Intent in Tokyo preparatory to establishing formal diplomatic relations.

Diplomatic Activities
Grand Master news
10/01/2026

Address of the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Sovereign Order of Malta

Monsieur le Doyen du Corps diplomatique, Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs, c’est pour moi un immense honneur et une profonde satisfaction de vous souhaiter la bienvenue en cette journée mémorable.

10/01/2026

Speech of Antoine Zanga, Dean of Diplomatic Corps Accredited to Order of Malta

It is a great honour and a renewed privilege for me to take the floor on behalf of my fellow Ambassadors accredited to your distinguished institution, to extend to you our wishes for the year 2026 which is already on its tenth day. 

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.