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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.

20/05/2025

Courtesy visit with the Apostolic Nunciature advances coordination for charitable works in Cuba

In May 2025, Antonio Acosta-Rua, Counsellor to the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba, held a courtesy visit with the Apostolic Nunciature in Havana and was received by Archbishop Antoine Camilleri, Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba.

19/05/2025

Humanitarian food delivery by the Order of Malta supports assistance across Cuba

On May 19, 2025, a container of much-needed food assistance sent through the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba was received in Havana as part of the Order of Malta’s humanitarian mission. The shipment was made possible through international donations supporting charitable service across the island.

19/11/2024

Humanitarian delivery coordinated by the Order of Malta strengthens food assistance in Cuba

On November 18, 2024, a 40-foot container filled with essential food supplies was received at the warehouse of the San Francisco de Paula Home in Havana. The shipment was organized by the Cuban Association of the Order of Malta in Miami, thanks to a generous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.