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Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre. Courtesy of the Order of Malta.

Grand Master of the Order of Malta dies at 75

Apr 29, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The Grand Master of the Order of Malta Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre died early Wednesday at the age of 75.  Read more

Pope Francis with Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, at the Vatican, June 22, 2018.

Order of Malta leader restricts use of extraordinary form within order

Jun 11, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The recently installed head of the Knights of Malta directed Monday that all liturgical ceremonies within the community must use... Read more

Fra Giacomo Dalla Torre.

Knights of Malta elect Dalla Torre 80th Grand Master

May 2, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre was elected Wednesday the 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a position usually... Read more

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