Press Releases

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  02/09/2019

  Sovereign Order of Malta at the Mediterranean Festival of Journalists in Otranto 2 – 7 September

  Organization	SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA
  Language	ENGLISH
  Date	02/09/2019

  Photography exhibition of the Order of Malta’s humanitarian activities in the Mediterranean area Rome, 2 September – The Sovereign Order of Malta is participating in the 11th edition of the Mediterranean Festival of Journalists in Otranto, the event that gathers diplomats, journalists, bloggers, academics and writers from this region. For the occasion, the Order of […]

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  26/07/2019

  World Day against Trafficking in Persons; Order of Malta: heighten awareness on the problem

  Organization	SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA
  Language	ENGLISH
  Date	26/07/2019

  The Grand Hospitaller: criminal gangs engaged in human trafficking increasing Roma, 26 July 2019 – On the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, celebrated on 30th July, the Sovereign Order of Malta highlights the growth of the phenomenon worldwide. A phenomenon in which women and children are the main victims. The latest figures of the […]

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  04/07/2019

  Declaration of the Grand Magistry of the Sovereign Order of Malta following recent defamatory articles

  Organization	SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA
  Language	ENGLISH
  Date	4/7/2019

  Following the online publication of some defamatory articles, the Grand Magistry of the Sovereign Order of Malta has issued the following statement. Sovereignty and independence The Order of Malta has never been ‘taken over’ by the Vatican. The Order of Malta maintains its independence and sovereignty: its government decisions are taken by its legitimate organs […]

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  28/06/2019

  Pope Francis receives the Grand Master of the Order of Malta: Particular focus was placed on the refugee crisis

  Organization	SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA
  Language	ENGLISH
  Date	28/06/2019

  Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre described the Order’s most important current projects and aims in the medical, social and diplomatic fields Rome 29 June 2019 – The Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, was this morning received in audience in the Vatican by Pope Francis. The […]

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  18/06/2019

  World Refugee Day 2019: the Order Of Malta urges more support to countries hosting refugees

  Organization	SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA
  Language	ENGLISH
  Date	18/06/2019

  Rome, 18th June 2019 – On the occasion of World Refugee Day 2019, Malteser International- the Order of Malta worldwide relief agency – is urging the international community to do more in helping developing nations respond to refugee situations. According to the United Nations, 85 percent of the refugees around the world are being hosted […]

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  14/06/2019

  Official visit of the Order of Malta’s Grand Master in Slovenia

  Organization	SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA
  Language	ENGLISH
  Date	14/06/2019

  Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre will be received by the Slovenian President Pahor and will participate in the national pilgrimage for the sick and disabled Rome 14 June 2019 – Grand Master Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto will make an official visit to Slovenia from Friday 14th to Monday 17th June with institutional […]

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  02/05/2019

  The Chapter General of the Sovereign Order of Malta has been held in Rome

  Organization	SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA
  Language	ENGLISH
  Date	02/05/2019

  The assembly has elected the members of the government for the next five years. Rome, 2 May 2019 – Chaired by Grand Master Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, the Chapter General of the Sovereign Order of Malta was held in the Magistral Villa in Rome on 1 and 2 May. Convened every […]

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  27/03/2019

  Piranesi e l’Ordine di Malta

  Organization	SOVRANO ORDINE DI MALTA
  Language	ITALIANO
  Date	27/03/2019

  BREVE STORIA DELLA CHIESA Il recente intervento di restauro è stato sostenuto generosamente dalla Fondazione Roma e dal Gran Priorato di Roma. La chiesa di Santa Maria in Aventino è una delle chiese più antiche di Roma. Nel X secolo, Alberico II donò il territorio dove sorge oggi la Villa e la chiesa all’abate Odone […]

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  27/01/2019

  66ème Journée mondiale de lutte contre la lèpre

  Organization	ORDRE DE MALTE SUISSE - FONDATION CIOMAL
  Language	FRANÇAIS
  Date	16/01/2019

  Genève, le 16 janvier 2019 – 66ème Journée mondiale de lutte contre la lèpre – 27 janvier 2019 Chaque année, à fin janvier, une journée est dédiée à une maladie réputée, à tort, éradiquée de longue date : la lèpre. Hélas, le constat est clair : cette maladie affecte, aujourd’hui encore, plus de 3 millions […]

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