Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
31/01/2024
Holy Father receives the Order of Malta’s Ambassador to Lesotho in audience
On January 27th, 2024, the final day of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s Ambassadors Conference the Holy Father received in private audience all the participating ambassadors. He highlighted the…
Latest Embassy News
07/05/2025
Ambassador Attends Lourdes Pilgrimage
We are pleased to share the successful completion of the pilgrimage of malades and pilgrims from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda, attended by Ambassador Murphy. This significant journey not only provided spiritual nourishment but also fostered a sense of community and support among participants. A heartfelt thank you to Counselor Sam Mattock of the Order's Embassy in Kenya and Chargé Merha Agonafer in the Order's Ethiopian Embassy for their outstanding dedication and hard work in coordinating this pilgrimage. The Ambassador also extended our gratitude to the companions of the Order of Malta in Kenya, the British Association of the SMOM, the Grand Priory of England for being our hosts. Your collaboration exemplifies the spirit of solidarity and compassion that defines our mission. As we reflect on this pilgrimage, we are reminded of the importance of unity and faith in overcoming challenges. Together, we continue to serve those in need and strengthen our bonds within the community. Thank you to everyone involved for making this pilgrimage a memorable and enriching experience. Let us carry the spirit of Lourdes in our hearts as we move forward in our service to others.
24/10/2024
King of Lesotho Received at Grand Chancellery in Rome
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta received on 15th October, King Letsie III of Lesotho. Accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Lejone Mpotjoana, King Letsie III was welcomed at the Magistral Palace, seat of the Order’s government, by the Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, the Grand Hospitaller Fra’ Alessandro de Franciscis and the inaugural Ambassador of the Order to Lesotho Michael P. Murphy, KM.
05/10/2024
Inaugural Ambassador Presents His Credentials
The inaugural Ambassador of the Order of Malta to the Kingdom of Lesotho presented his credentials to His Majesty King Letsie, III in a ceremony at the Royal Palace.
International News
28/07/2026
Clarification regarding reports of the alleged death of a “diplomat of the Order of Malta” in the Russian attack on July 24 in the Kyiv region
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta clarifies that reports circulated by certain media outlets regarding the death in hospital of a Ukrainian citizen, described as a “66-year-old diplomat of the…
28/07/2026
The 12th Edition of the Summer Camp in Italy is Underway: Inclusion and Solidarity at the Heart of the Order of Malta’s Commitment
From 27th July to 1st August, the Campo Estivo in Italia – CEI (Summer Camp in Italy) returns to Magione (PG), Umbria. Launched by the Order of Malta in 2012, in…
24/07/2026
Venezuela, one month after the earthquake: over 28,000 people assisted by the Order of Malta’s humanitarian network
One month on from the devastating twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on 24 June, causing thousands of casualties and triggering one of the country’s most…