September 21, 2022
President Sergio Mattarella receives Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap
The visit took place in an atmosphere of great cordiality.
About the Order The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. The 13,500 Knights and Dames remain true to its principles – nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick.
The American Association Founded in 1927 as the first association of the Order of Malta in the Americas, the association is headquartered in New York City with over 2,000 Knights, Dames and volunteers in over 30 Areas working with the poor, sick, and incarcerated and giving witness to the Catholic faith.
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September 21, 2022
The visit took place in an atmosphere of great cordiality.
September 14, 2022
The ceremony was attended by the Grand Chancellor and several members of the Sovereign Council.
September 12, 2022
The Holy Mass was celebrated by Mgr. Andrea Ripa, Chief Chaplain of the Grand Priory of Rome.
September 8, 2022
Over 60 diplomats were able to meet the Grand Chancellor in person.
September 5, 2022
Topics such as the international situation and Taiwan’s ability to cope effectively with the Covid-19 epidemic were addressed.
September 3, 2022
Pope Francis promulgated the new Constitutional Charter and Code of the Order of Malta and appointed a provisional Sovereign Council.
September 3, 2022
“The Order of Malta welcomes the paternal actions of His Holiness which demonstrate the great love the Pontiff has for our Order."
September 1, 2022
The war in Ukraine, its economic consequences even across the Atlantic and in South America, as well as the importance of interreligious dialogue were some of the topics of the meeting.
August 30, 2022
The climate catastrophe has killed more than 1,000 people, with many more injured.
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