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
23/04/2025
Embassy flags at half-mast in mourning for Pope Francis
The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Romania joins the rest of the Order in flying the flag at half-mast in mourning for the passing of Pope Francis. The flags…
Latest Embassy News
21/09/2026
Official statement regarding media reports of a fabricated “Order of Malta” diplomatic identification card
With reference to recent media reports concerning a diplomatic identity card allegedly issued by the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta in the name of an individual currently under investigation by the Romanian authorities, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Romania wishes to clarify that the document shown in the media is entirely fabricated and has no connection whatsoever with the Sovereign Order of Malta.
03/09/2026
Annual Meeting of the Romanian Diplomatic and Consular Corps
The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Romania took part in the annual meeting of the Romanian Diplomatic and Consular Corps, held in Bucharest under the leadership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Oana Toiu. Heads of foreign missions accredited to Romania were also invited to attend the plenary session and the accompanying official events.
31/08/2026
Holy Mass for the repose of the soul of Blessed Pope John Paul I
On Sunday, 30 August 2026, at the Church of Santo Redentore (Biserica Italiană “Preasfântul Mântuitor”) in Bucharest, HE Monsignor Giampiero Gloder, the Apostolic Nuncio to Romania, organised a Holy Mass for the repose of the soul of Blessed Pope John Paul I and to pray for his canonisation.
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…