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
01/01/2026
01/01/2026 – The Grand Master writes to Pope Leo XIV on the World Day of Peace
On the occasion of the 59th World Day of Peace, the theme of Pope Leo XIV’s Message, “Peace be with you all: towards a ‘disarmed and disarming’ peace,” is an invitation to reject the logic of violence and war and to embrace an authentic peace founded on love and justice.
14/10/2025
Pope Leo XIV on an official visit to the Quirinale Palace. Ambassador Zanardi Landi invited to comment live.
Ambassador Antonio Zanardi Landi was asked to comment, from within the halls of the Quirinale Palace, on the historic visit of the Holy Father to President Mattarella on October 14, 2025.
07/10/2025
Much appreciated visit.
H.E. the Receiver of the Common Treasure, Fra’ Francis Vassallo, visited the Youth Center for persons with disabilities that hosts the G.I.O.I.A. Project, launched by the Embassy to the Holy See with the support of the Grand Priory of Rome and numerous benefactor friends.
08/07/2025
Presentation of the book “Ho amato la Chiesa” by Monsignor Hilary C. Franco
On Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 PM, at the Embassy of Italy to the Holy See, the book “Ho amato la Chiesa” by Monsignor Hilary C. Franco was presented. A veteran of Vatican diplomacy and a privileged witness to over sixty years of Church history, Monsignor Franco shares memories of some of the most fascinating figures he encountered over the years: U.S. Presidents, foreign Heads of State, and saints such as Padre Pio and Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
01/07/2025
St. Peter’s Dome and the Lion. Tribute from the Order of Malta to Pope Leo XIV
A silent and reverent tribute by the Order of Malta and the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art to the Pope who chose the name Leo XIV In the heart of the Aventine Hill, a majestic bronze lion by artist Davide Rivalta has been placed in the gardens of the Magistral Villa of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, creating a silent dialogue between art, nature, and spirituality.
23/05/2025
Vatican Ambassadorial Spouses Association – Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Spouses of Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See took place at Casa Litta–Palazzo Orsini, headquarters of the Embassy.
18/05/2025
Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate
On Sunday, May 18th, the liturgical ceremony that officially inaugurated the Pontificate of His Holiness Leo XIV took place in St. Peter’s Basilica. Before more than 150 delegations from around the world and approximately 250,000 faithful, the Holy Father received the pallium and the Fisherman’s Ring, marking the beginning of the Petrine ministry of the Bishop of Rome.
15/05/2025
Visit of the Malteser Board to the Embassy
The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Holy See opened the doors of its headquarters at Casa Litta–Palazzo Orsini to a group of Malteser leaders from Germany, led by Baron Douglas von Saurma-Jeltsch.