It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Professor Noel Chapman on September 7, 2025.

The GPEU has shared with us an interesting article written by their Hospitaller, Prof. Dr. Joachim Gardemann, who has led international emergency relief missions for the International Red Cross and lectured on humanitarian aid as a professor in Münster. Protective signs are symbols used to indicate persons and facilities being protected according to international law in armed conflict. This includes medical, nursing, and pastoral personnel, as well as their facilities and vehicles.

On Saturday, July 5, the XXIII annual Green Party conference took place in Rome.  The many guests and prominent personalities in attendance at the charming Villa Capalbo in Poli were welcomed by the organiser, PhD Eng. Fausto Capalbo.

The Ecclesiastical Grand Prior of the Order, H.E. the Most Rev. Msgr. Michele Pennisi, EGCLJ, is honoured to have met individually with Pope Leo XIV

His Excellency Chev. Gerry Maidens GCLJ KCLJ KMLJ31st July 1935 - 16th June 2025Jurisdiction Commander 2011- 2015Keeper of the Castello 2015 - 16th June 2025

In his latest book entitled The Primitive Statutes of the Monks of War and the Rules of St Benedict and St Augustine, Professor Charles Savona-Ventura brings together the early statutes and rules of these various Crusader Orders - the Monks of War. He compares these with Western-based religious Monastic Order’s regulations in force during the period of the crusades. This publication, published by the International Academy of, will definitely be useful for anyone studying the origins of any of the Crusader Orders in the Holy Land.

The 2025 Spring National Investiture of the Grand Priory of England & Wales took place in Shrewsbury and was attended by about 80 members and guests, hosted by the Commandery of The Marches.

We regret to share news of the death of our much-loved and greatly respected Grand Master Emeritus, His Excellency Francisco de Paula Enrique de Borbon y Escasany, 5th Duke of Seville, Grandee of Spain and late 48th Grand Master of the Order of Saint Lazarus. He played a significant role in reuniting the Malta and Paris Obediences. He will always be remembered for his long-standing commitment to the Order of Saint Lazarus. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for those he held dear.

As the sun rose over the ancient Scottish City of Stirling on Saturday 03 May, so too commenced a new chapter for the Grand Bailiwick of Scotland, as the beautiful Victorian-era Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, nestled at the foot of Castle Hill, played host to the 2025 Investiture of HE Dame Mary Kenyon as the Order’s new Grand Bailie in Scotland.

The Grand Priory of Finland celebrated its 50th anniversary in Turku on 26 April 2025 with a distinguished gathering of over 100 participants. Turku holds special significance for the Grand Priory as its spiritual home, being the location of the first investiture and ecumenical service in 1975. The celebration was honoured by the presence of the Grand Master, H.E. Don Francisco de Borbón Graf von Hardenberg GCLJ.