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Order of Malta

Catholic religious order and subject of international law with humanitarian projects in 130 countries
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The Sovereign Order of Malta is a sovereign subject of international law, with its own constitution, passports, stamps, and public institutions. The Order has diplomatic relations with 112 countries and diplomatic missions to major European countries, as well as to the EU, the UN and numerous international organisations. The Sovereign Order of Malta is neutral, impartial and non-political, which is why it can successfully act as a mediator between States.

30/05/2026

The Order of Malta joins the appeal of Pope Leo XIV, who invited the faithful worldwide to pray the Rosary for Peace today, Saturday, May 30. Among the shrines participating in the initiative is Our Lady of Lourdes, to which the Order of Malta is bound by a deep devotion, recently renewed during the International Pilgrimage.
Guided by the Grand Master, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, in a spiritual retreat at the Shrine of Saint Carlo Acutis in Pennsylvania, we entrust our supplications to the Virgin of Massabielle, praying for an end to the conflicts afflicting the world, that all violence may cease, and that civilians and the most vulnerable populations affected by wars may be protected.

29/05/2026

The meeting between the Order of Malta and the Ambassadors of GRULAC, the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries, took place at the Magistral Villa in Rome, promoted by Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo and the Ambassador of Mexico to the Holy See Alberto Barranco Chavarría. The event consolidated the Order's presence in Latin America and the Caribbean, where it maintains diplomatic relations with 27 countries.
During the meeting, the Grand Chancellor announced the Order of Malta's candidacy as a Permanent Observer to the OAS. Grand Hospitaler Josef D. Blotz outlined the main humanitarian activities in the region, focusing on healthcare, food security, and migrant assistance. Special attention was given to the upcoming X Conference of the Americas, scheduled in Buenos Aires this October, and to the activities of the OMDP Foundation, which already supports concrete social projects in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Brazil.
https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/order-of-malta-and-grulac-dialogue-with-latin-american-and-caribbean-ambassadors-at-the-magistral-villa/

28/05/2026

The Minister of Human Capital of the Argentine Republic, Sandra Viviana Pettovello, met today at the Magistral Palace with the Grand Hospitaler of the Order of Malta, Josef D. Blotz. The visit reaffirmed the historic diplomatic ties established in 1948 and confirmed the mutual commitment to strengthening humanitarian action in Argentina and throughout Latin America.
Both parties expressed their intention to sign a future bilateral cooperation agreement, looking with particular attention to the upcoming X Conference of the Americas, to be held in Buenos Aires this October, which will also feature the official visit of Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap to the Southern Cone.
Ministerio de Capital Humano
https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/minister-of-human-capital-argentine-republic-official-visit-order-of-malta/

27/05/2026

On Bamako’s busy streets, where motorcycle taxis are one of the main means of urban transport, the drivers will soon also form an initial emergency relief unit. This is the aim of the new initiative promoted by the Sovereign Order of Malta’s embassy in the Republic of Mali through the Training and Relief Action Centre (CFAS) in the Malian capital.
https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/mali-first-aid-training-project-for-motorcycle-taxi-drivers-launched-in-bamako/

22/05/2026

The Grand Commander Fra’ Emmanuel Rousseau met the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mihaela Dotsova, today at the Magistral Villa. The meeting confirmed the solid diplomatic relations established in 1994 and the effective humanitarian cooperation that has seen the Order of Malta active in Bulgaria since 2005.
Key projects include support for Ukrainian refugees and the ongoing study for the opening of a new health and rehabilitation center in Sofia. During the talks, mutual concern was also expressed regarding current international crises, calling for the respect of international humanitarian law.
Народно събрание на Република България
https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/bulgaria-order-of-malta-meeting-between-national-assembly-speaker-and-grand-commander/

20/05/2026

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 Cuba, Guatemala, Peru, Lebanon.
https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/credentials-of-cuba-guatemala-peru-lebanon/

19/05/2026

Fifty years of commitment, dedication, and concrete support for those most in need.
The celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Order of Malta Volunteer Corps in Portugal bring us back to the origins of this remarkable story, which began in May 1976 during the pilgrimage to Fatima. Since then, thousands of volunteers have devoted their time and compassion to serving others, assisting the sick, pilgrims, and vulnerable people.
An important anniversary that celebrates not only a 50-year-long history, but above all the people who every day choose to be there for others.

19/05/2026

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:
– Portugal, Maria Amélia MAIO DE PAIVA
– Colombia, Iván VELÁSQUEZ GÓMEZ
– Hungary, Péter KVECK
https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/credentials-of-portugal-colombia-hungary/

18/05/2026

During the meeting with the Ambassadors of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the United Nations, the central role of the UN and multilateralism in promoting peace, international humanitarian law, and the protection of human dignity was reaffirmed.
The focus of the meeting was the strategy aimed at expanding the Order's diplomatic relations to strengthen its international presence, also with a view to improving its status within the United Nations.
Thanks to its neutrality and impartiality, the Order of Malta continues to operate in the most fragile contexts—particularly Palestine, Ukraine, and Lebanon—combining humanitarian assistance with international advocacy in support of the most vulnerable.
Order of Malta UNOG

13/05/2026

Today at the Magistral Palace, Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo met with the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Youssef Raggi. The talks reaffirmed the historic diplomatic ties between the Order of Malta and Lebanon, focusing on the grave crisis that has displaced over 1.2 million people across the country.
Since the beginning of the conflict, Order of Malta Lebanon has intensified its humanitarian activities, ensuring medical assistance in 88 shelters and distributing meals and support kits. Crucially, humanitarian convoys reached over 10,000 isolated people in southern villages on May 8, delivering food and medicine. The Order’s commitment continues in support of the Lebanese people and institutions during this difficult time.
https://www.orderofmalta.int/news/the-grand-chancellor-of-the-order-of-malta-receives-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-lebanon/

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