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Order of Malta

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Order of Malta

@orderofmalta

A lay religious order and a subject of international law, the Order of Malta is present in 130 countries and maintains diplomatic relations with 115 states.

Via Condotti 68, Rome, Italy

orderofmalta.int

Joined September 2009

Order of Malta
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May 15, 2025
Pope Leo XIV greeted the #OrderofMalta's volunteers serving at the St. Peter’s First-Aid Post, which has been active in the heart of the Vatican for 75 years. A constant presence alongside the faithful during the Church’s most significant moments. ©Vatican Media
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Order of Malta
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Jun 23, 2025
The Grand Master of the #OrderofMalta, Fra’ John Dunlap, received in audience by Pope Leo XIV, was on his first official visit to the Holy Father since the beginning of his pontificate. The meeting took place on the eve of the feast of St. John the Baptist orderofmalta.int/news/pope-leo-…
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Order of Malta
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Apr 21, 2025
With deep sorrow, the #OrderofMalta mourns the passing of Pope Francis. The Grand Master calls for prayer and renewed dedication to our mission of charity, in gratitude for a Pontificate marked by faith, and tireless service to the most vulnerable.
Pope Francis, Grand Master of the Order of Malta calls for prayers and to strengthen the mission in...
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Order of Malta
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May 3, 2023
Fra' John Dunlap is Prince and #81GrandMaster of the Sovereign Military #OrderofMalta. He is a 66-year-old Canadian and the first Professed Knight from overseas to be elected as head of the Order
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Order of Malta
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May 19, 2025
The Grand Master of the #OrderofMalta, Fra’ John Dunlap, took part in the Mass marking the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate in St. Peter’s Square, before 200,000 faithful. A moment of sharing and closeness to the new Pontiff. © Vatican Media/Stefano Carofei
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Order of Malta
@orderofmalta
May 3, 2023
The 81st Prince and Grand Master of the #OrderofMalta Fra’ John Dunlap has been sworn in. The Pope’s Special Delegate, Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi, and the Council Complete of State present. He will remain in office for 10 years orderofmalta.int/news/fra-john-…
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Order of Malta
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Apr 22, 2025
As a sign of mourning for the passing of Pope Francis, the flags on the Magistral Palace and the Magistral Villa of the #OrderofMalta in Rome have been flown at half-mast since yesterday.
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Order of Malta
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Apr 28, 2020
With regret the Grand Magistry announces the death of the Grand Master Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, which took place in Rome a few minutes after midnight on 29th April, following an incurable disease diagnosed a few months ago. orderofmalta.int/2020/04/29/gra…
Order of Malta
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May 13, 2025
In 2023, we celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations between the #OrderofMalta and #Peru with a Mass officiated by Robert F. Prevost. Today, with joy, we greet him as Pope Leo XIV. A cherished memory and heartfelt wishes for his pontificate.
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Order of Malta
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Nov 12, 2021
With profound regret the Grand Magistry announces the death of Fra’ Matthew Festing, 79th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, who has died today in Malta at 71. Elected in March 2008, he served as Grand Master until January 2017. orderofmalta.int/2021/11/12/gra…
Order of Malta
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Apr 20, 2025
Happy Holy #Easter from the #OrderofMalta
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Order of Malta
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Apr 26, 2025
Grand Master Fra' John Dunlap, together with the #OrderofMalta's high charges, at the solemn funeral of Pope Francis. 200,000 faithful from all over the world gathered this morning to bid their final farewell to the Holy Father. © Vatican Media orderofmalta.int/news/pope-fran…
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Order of Malta
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May 8, 2025
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. Fra’ John Dunlap expressed 'reverent gratitude' and pledged the support of the #OrderofMalta to the new Pontiff in serving the poor and promoting peace. orderofmalta.int/news/pope-leo-…
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Order of Malta
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Jul 17, 2025
The #OrderofMalta deems the attacks carried out against the Catholic parish of the Holy Family unacceptable. The Holy Family parish is at the heart of the aid provided in #Gaza by the Order, through @MalteserInt , in collaboration with the @LPJerusalem.
Order of Malta deems the attacks against the Holy Family parish in Gaza unacceptable
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