The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilisation.
According to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and to set an example of living by Christian principles, to all the members of the Order of Malta.
The Order of Malta is permanently present with medical, social and humanitarian projects in most countries in the world.
The Sovereign Order of Malta’s diplomatic relations facilitate its medical and humanitarian activities.
The birth of the Order of St. John dates back to around 1048. It was under the leadership of Blessed Fra’ Gerard, founder and first Master, that the religious community became a lay religious order.
The Sovereign Order of Malta has appointed special representatives for each of the following regions:
East Africa
Gulf States
The Sovereign Order of Malta has appointed special representatives for the following matters:
Human migration and trafficking in Africa
Monitoring and combating trafficking in human beings at global level
New forms of exclusion
Roma population
