On the occasion of the birthday of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the Grand Master, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, extended to the Holy Father – also on behalf of the Sovereign Council and all the members of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta – his most fervent and heartfelt best wishes for the continuation of his pastoral mission in the service of the Church and of all Humanity.

In his message, the Grand Master referred to the challenges of the current international situation: “At a time marked by deep and growing divisions, conflicts and suffering, I wish to express to Your Holiness my own and the Order’s special closeness; for centuries, the Order has placed the defence of the faith and service to the poor and the suffering at the heart of its mission. Your tireless work for peace, dialogue and brotherhood serves as a precious reminder to us all to renew, with humility and determination, our commitment to those most in need of support and hope”.

Finally, the Grand Master expressed to the Holy Father his hope that the Lord may accompany him in his ministry and in his daily service to the Church and to all peoples.