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
11/11/2025
Order of Malta Briefing to the Cuban Conference of Bishops
In November 2025, Antonio Acosta-Rua, Counsellor to the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba, accompanied Juan Tomás O’Naghten, Director of Cuba Projects for the Cuban Association of…
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11/11/2025
Order of Malta Briefing to the Cuban Conference of Bishops
In November 2025, Antonio Acosta-Rua, Counsellor to the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba, accompanied Juan Tomás O’Naghten, Director of Cuba Projects for the Cuban Association of the Order of Malta, to an institutional meeting with the Cuban Conference of Bishops.
10/11/2025
Field visit in Havana supports follow-up on food donations and beneficiary services
In November 2025, Antonio Acosta-Rua, Counsellor to the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba, accompanied Juan Tomás O’Naghten, Director of Cuba Projects for the Cuban Association of the Order of Malta, during a working visit in the Havana area focused on follow-up and coordination for ongoing food assistance supported by the Order of Malta.
17/08/2025
Working visit with the Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba supports Order of Malta projects in Oriente
In August 2025, Antonio Acosta-Rua, Counsellor to the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba, held a working meeting with Archbishop Dionisio Guillermo García Ibáñez, Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, as part of continued collaboration with the local Church. The program formed part of a multiday working visit in the Archdiocese.
16/08/2025
Humanitarian food delivery received in Santiago de Cuba supports the eastern dioceses and Camagüey
In August 2025, the Sovereign Order of Malta supported the reception of a humanitarian delivery in Santiago de Cuba. The delivery supported assistance to people in need through charitable works serving vulnerable communities. It was made possible through the Embassy’s efforts, with the support of benefactors in Europe.
22/05/2025
Visit to elderly care works in Havana highlights service to vulnerable communities
In May 2025, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba visited charitable works in Havana dedicated to the care and accompaniment of older adults, including a Casa de Abuelos and other residences serving the elderly.
21/05/2025
Meeting with the Archdiocese of Havana reinforces collaboration for charitable service
In May 2025, Antonio Acosta-Rua, Counsellor to the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba, held a working meeting with the Archdiocese of Havana and was received by Cardinal Juan de la Caridad García Rodríguez, Archbishop of Havana, as part of continued collaboration with the local Church.
International news
18/09/2026
Grand Master awards Grand Cross of the Order pro Merito Melitensi to Polish Ambassador
The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, received Adam Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Sovereign Military Order of…
18/09/2026
President of the Italian Red Cross visits the Grand Master
The National President of the Italian Red Cross, Rosario Maria Gianluca Valastro, was received yesterday at the Magistral Palace by the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta,…
16/09/2026
Working sessions in Rome for the Order of Malta’s Ambassadors in Africa
Strengthening the link between diplomatic activities and humanitarian action, developing new opportunities for cooperation, and identifying tools and partnerships to support the Order of Malta’s operations in Africa. These were…
15/09/2026
The Order of Malta’s traditional pilgrimage to Our Lady of Philermos in Assisi
Around 200 members and volunteers of the Order of Malta gathered on Saturday 12 September at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi for the traditional annual pilgrimage…
14/09/2026
The Grand Master’s best wishes to Pope Leo XIV
On the occasion of the birthday of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the Grand Master, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, extended to the Holy Father – also on behalf of the…
11/09/2026
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia meets the Grand Chancellor
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, received Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, today at…