On 28 November, the Grand Master of the Order of Malta, Fra’ Andrew Bertie, received the Italian Minister of Justice, Sen. Clemente Mastella, in the Magistral Palace.

During the long and cordial meeting, the Grand Master reiterated the Order’s gratitude to Italy, which has been hosting the government seats of the Order for more than 170 years. Minister Mastella in turn reasserted his personal appreciation and that of the Italian government for the extraordinary work the Order performs throughout the world.