THE ORDER OF MALTA AND ITALY SIGN HEALTH AGREEMENT

On 21 December, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Italian Republic signed an international agreement on relations between the Italian National Health Service and the Order’s health structures.

REHABILITATION: DISEASES AND THERAPIES WITHOUT FRONTIERS

First international medical conference of countries of the mediterranean basin on rehabilitation therapies - organised by the Accademia Internazionale Melitense in Fort St. Angelo, Malta, under the distinguished patronage of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta and of the President of Malta.

THE CHAMPION OF PEACE AWARD FOR THE ORDER’S UNITED STATES ASSOCIATIONS

The "Path to Peace Foundation", established with the approval of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, has bestowed the "Champion of Peace" award jointly upon the three U.S. associations of the Order for their humanitarian action.

INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF CHANCELLORS OF THE ORDER’S NATIONAL BODIES

The Grand Chancellor, Amb. Count Carlo Marullo di Condojanni convened a meeting of the Chancellors of the Grand Priories, Sub-Priories and National Associations from all continents

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ORDER OF MALTA AND THE SPANISH AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (AECI)

On November 23rd, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (AECI) signed an Agreement which establishes the framework for the collaboration between the Order and the AECI with respect to the execution and financing of international cooperation programs of mutual interest, preferentialy humanitarian aid programs within the health and welfare areas, taking into account the Order’s presence throughout the world and the collaboration with other public or private organizations whose cooperation is considered to be of interest for the success of the projects.

EUROPEAN SUMMIT IN MADRID AND TOLEDO

At the invitation of His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain and Queen Sophia, the Prince and Grand Master, Fra' Andrew Bertie and the Grand Chancellor, Amb. Count Carlo Marullo di Condojanni participated in the meetings of the Heads of State and Government of countries of influence at the time of the Emperor Charles V.

WORLD PILGRIMAGE OF THE ORDER

More than 2000 Knights and Dames, members of the Order's ambulance corps and national and international structures from all continents arrived in Rome from 16 to 19 October to participate in the International Pilgrimage organised by the Grand Magistry within the framework of the Church's Grand Jubilee celebrations.

PALERMO: EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE ON THE ORDER OF MALTA

Thanks to the understanding between the Grand Priory of Lombardy and Venice, the Foundation Donna Maria Marullo di Condojanni, and the Presidency of the Sicilian Region, the city of Palermo will host a major exhibition on the Order of Malta.

OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR

The Prince and Grand Master, Fra’ Andrew Bertie, received on an official visit the President of the Republic of Ecuador, Gustavo Noboa Bejrano, and his consort Donna Maria Isabel.

ACCREDITATION OF THE AMBASSADORS

His Most Eminent Highness the Prince and Grand Master, Fra’ Andrew Bertie, received in solemn audience at the Magistral Palace in Rome the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Paraguay, Bolivia, Guatemala and Argentina.