Pope Leo XIV in a message to the Order of Malta underlined the order’s religious character, stressing that without evangelization, the knights’ service to the poor is merely philanthropy.

Pope Francis was the third pope to visit Malta, coming over for a two-day visit in April 2022, His papal visit marked the first visit to the country in 12 years, since Pope Benedict XVI visited ...

In 2022, amidst a global pandemic, Pope Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, became the third pope to visit Malta. Francis held a close relationship with Malta’s two top clerics throughout his ...

“The Government of Malta looks forward to further strengthening the longstanding and valued relationship between Malta and the Vatican City State throughout the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.” President ...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, enjoyed a close connection with Malta, visiting the country in 2022, and holding a close relationship with Malta's two top clerics throughout his 12-year ...

Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV was in Malta two years ago and said Mass at the Mosta Rotunda. On 28 November 2023, then Cardinal Robert Provost had said Mass as part of the Council of European ...

Now, three years later, Daniel looks back at his encounter with the Pope with deep gratitude. He also reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, at the age of 88. The Argentine ...

Malta has declared tomorrow, Tuesday 22 April, as a national day of mourning as a show of respect to Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday morning. In a statement, the government also said ...

Pope Leo XIV meets with the Order of Malta’s grand master, Fra’ John Dunlap, at the Vatican on June 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media. The order adopted a new constitution in 2022, after a long ...