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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.

18/11/2024

Meeting and liturgical celebration with the Auxiliary Bishop of Havana strengthen fraternal ties with the local Church

The First Counsellor of the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Republic of Cuba, Antonio Acosta-Rua, together with Juan Tomás O’Naghten, Cuba Projects Director for the Cuban Association of the Order of Malta, participated in a fraternal meeting with Monsignor Eloy Ricardo Martínez, Auxiliary Bishop of Havana.

14/08/2024

Embassy of the Order of Malta strengthens ties with the Office of the Historian of Havana

As part of his official visit to Cuba, the First Counsellor of the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Republic of Cuba, Antonio Acosta-Rua, was received by Architect Perla Rosales Aguirreurreta, Deputy General Director of the Office of the Historian of the City of Havana, along with her team, at the Casa Eusebio Leal.

25/05/2024

Humanitarian delivery by the Embassy of the Order of Malta supports vulnerable communities

The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Cuba, under the leadership of Ambassador Silvano Pedrollo, coordinated the delivery of a container with approximately 22,000 kg of essential food supplies. The shipment included rice, tuna, powdered milk, canned meat, soups, and other basic goods. Ambassador Pedrollo was responsible for organizing this valuable contribution.

20/05/2024

New Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba: Embassy of the Order of Malta extends greetings and gratitude

The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Republic of Cuba extends its warmest greetings to , recently appointed by Pope Francis as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba. Archbishop Camilleri, a seasoned diplomat in the service of the Holy See, takes on this mission with a shared desire to continue strengthening the fraternal bonds between the Nunciature and institutions present on the island.

25/10/2023

The Ambassador meets with the Ambassador of the European Commission in Cuba

Ambassador Silvano Pedrollo met with H.E. Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa, Ambassador of the European Commission to the Republic of Cuba. Amb. Brilhante graciously received Amb. Pedrollo in her office after the initial greetings. During their conversation, Amb. Brilhante reviewed the current relations between the European Union and Cuba, highlighting the signing of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement in 2016 and other relevant topics. Additionally, she mentioned ongoing macro-projects, including one on Sustainable Agriculture.

25/10/2023

Ambassador extends courtesy visit to Ambassador of the Italian Republic

In a tradition steeped in history and mutual respect, Ambassador Pedrollo, the newly appointed envoy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to Cuba, extended a courtesy visit to Roberto Vellano, the esteemed Ambassador of the Italian Republic in Havana. The bond between the Italian Republic and the Order of Malta transcends mere diplomatic relations; it is a testament to the deep historical and geographical connections shared between the two entities. From shared cultural heritage to intertwined historical narratives, Italy and the Order of Malta have fostered a relationship built on mutual understanding and cooperation.

24/10/2023

Ambassador meets with the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Havana

H.E. Silvano Pedrollo had the privilege of being received by the Most Reverend His Excellency Monsignor Eloy Domínguez Martínez, Auxiliary Bishop of Havana. The meeting took place at the Archdiocese of Havana, where Bishop Domínguez welcomed Amb. Pedrollo in the Hall of Portraits.

24/10/2023

Ambassador pays courtesy visit to Apostolic Nuncio

H.E. Silvano Pedrollo, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta following the customary protocol for Ambassadors of the Order of Malta, made a courtesy visit to H.E. Monsignor Giampiero Gloder, the Apostolic Nuncio representing the Holy See in Cuba. Their discussions traversed the diplomatic terrain of Cuba, touching upon the historical ties between the Holy See and the Cuban government, as well as the far-reaching humanitarian endeavors of the Order of Malta across the globe.