Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Grand Master Fra’ John T. Dunlap was on an official visit to Monaco, where he received the sad news of the passing of the Holy Father. On Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 April, he met with Prince Albert II. At the core of the dialogue with Monégasque authorities was the sharing of an international vision based on multilateral cooperation, humanitarian diplomacy, and the protection of the most vulnerable, particularly through a joint commitment to international humanitarian law and triangular cooperation in Africa and the Middle East.
On 21 and 22 April 2025, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco will welcome Fra’ John Dunlap, Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, for an official visit to the Principality of Monaco. The delegation, led by the Grand Master, will include H.E. the Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Interior), Ms Fabiana Giovannoni, Chief of Staff to the Grand Master, H.E. Ambassador Giampaolo Cantini, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs, Mr Giovanni Borgiani, Head of Ceremonial, and Ms Barbara Vitali, Head of the Foreign Affairs Desk
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela Six months ago, the Embassy of the Order of Malta in the Principality of Monaco received a proposal from the Académie Princesse Grace, fully aligned with the "Make a WISH" project. The Academy’s Director, Luca Masala, together with the Treasurer of La Fondation Princesse Grace, Henri Riey, shared with us the story of Pedro (a fictional name), a 17 year old South American boy, requesting our support within the framework of the "Make a WISH for Education" initiative.
Do you remember that extraordinary evening, the Holy Land Emergency Charity Dinner, which lit up Milan with the power of solidarity? Thanks to you, big-hearted donors, we turned your generosity into tangible aid!
Over 300 delegates from 31 countries took part in the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, held at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome.
A concrete gesture of solidarity for the Holy Land.The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Principality of Monaco is pleased to share the important milestone reached by the project "Holy Land Emergency 2024", promoted by the Order of Malta under the patronage of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. This initiative which was born to bring aid to the communities of Gaza, Lebanon and Bethlehem, has seen a great mobilization of generosity and support from Monegasque, Italian and French donors, as well as the valuable contribution of sponsors.
In Corsica, at the beginning of the 4th century, the Roman emperor Diocletian ordered a violent persecution against the Christians. Among the victims was a young Christian woman, Dévote, who was arrested, imprisoned, and tortured. She died without ever renouncing her faith. After her death, the governor ordered to burn her body, but some Christians managed to save it and placed it on a boat bound for Africa, where she could receive a proper Christian burial.
The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Principality of Monaco expresses its deep sorrow over the sudden passing of H.E. Didier Guillaume, State Minister of Monaco, which occurred on Friday, January 17. Despite serving only four months in office, H.E. Minister Guillaume left an indelible mark on the Principality through his extraordinary dedication, his commitment, and his ability to earn the respect and affection of all.
The “Holy Land Emergency” project, promoted by the Embassy of the Order of Malta in Monaco, was born with the aim of also responding to a specific request for assistance from the Order of Malta in Lebanon. This request, titled “Make a WISH – A Warm Winter”, has been identified as a priority emergency intervention to address the challenges of winter in some of the most vulnerable regions of the country.