Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta

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12/03/2026

The Order of Malta’s Grand Commander in dialogue with Cardinal Patron Gianfranco Ghirlanda S.J.

We are publishing and sharing in advance the interview-dialogue between the Grand Commander of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ Emmanuel Rousseau, and Cardinal Patron Gianfranco Ghirlanda S.J., which highlights the spirit of collaboration and synergy in their relationship. The interview will be published in the next issue of L’Orma.

10/03/2026

UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion visits Order of Malta

The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, today received at the Magistral Palace David Smith MP, the United Kingdom’s special envoy for freedom of religion or belief.

07/03/2026

Lithuania and Order of Malta: Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė meets with Grand Chancellor

The solidity of bilateral diplomatic relations, the consolidation of humanitarian cooperation in Lithuania, the management of global crises and the establishment of the Delegation of the Baltic States as the embryo of a future National Association were the focus of today's talks at the Magistral Villa.

06/03/2026

Order of Malta Diplomacy: Training Day for New Ambassadors

The training course for newly appointed ambassadors of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta took place today at the Magistral Villa in Rome.

The Order of Malta’s activities in 130 countries

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Grand Master

Fra’ John T. Dunlap

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.

Seats of the Order

The government seat of the Sovereign Order of Malta

Situated in the heart of Rome’s historical centre, on Via dei Condotti, the Magistral Palace has been the residence of the Grand Master and seat of the Sovereign Order of Malta’s government.

Magistral Library and Archives

The cultural point of reference on the Sovereign Order of Malta

The Magistral Library is the principal library of the Sovereign Order of Malta and represents one of the world’s most complete collections of its history.

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