The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilisation.
According to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and to set an example of living by Christian principles, to all the members of the Order of Malta.
The Order of Malta is permanently present with medical, social and humanitarian projects in most countries in the world.
The Sovereign Order of Malta’s diplomatic relations facilitate its medical and humanitarian activities.
The birth of the Order of St. John dates back to around the second half of the 11th century. It was under the leadership of Blessed Fra’ Gerard, founder and first Master, that the religious community became a lay religious order.
The Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap received in audience in the Magistral Palace for the presentation of their Letters of Credence, the new Ambassadors of:
– Germany, H.E. Dr. Bruno KAHL
– Gambia, H.E. Fatou BOM BENSOUDA
– Dominican Republic, H.E. Víctor Valdemar SUÁREZ DÍAZ
– Angola, H.E. Carlos Alberto SARAIVA DE CARVALHO FONSECA
– Greece, H.E. Despina POULOU
Today, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s Grand Chancellor, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, received the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Peru, Carlos José Pareja Ríos, in the Magistral Palace.
The Grand Commander of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ Emmanuel Rousseau, made a working visit to Cameroon from 10 to 14 June, the second to the country since the beginning of his term.
A thanksgiving ceremony was held yesterday at the Magistral Villa in Rome for those who had contributed to the organization and management of the first-aid assistance provided by the Sovereign Order of Malta during the Jubilee of Hope 2025.
