In a momentous gathering marked by solemnity and splendor, Ambassador von Trott of the Sovereign Order of Malta sat among global dignitaries at the grand inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. Held in the heart of St. Peter’s Square, the papal inauguration marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Catholic Church, greeted with great reverence and international attention.

Representing one of the world’s oldest sovereign entities, Ambassador von Trott arrived in Rome with all the dignity befitting the Order’s storied history. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta, commonly known as the Sovereign Order of Malta, maintains diplomatic relations with over 100 states and the European Union, and holds observer status at the United Nations. Its mission of humanitarian aid and medical care across the globe aligns closely with the values heralded by the newly elected pontiff.

The joyful message of the new Pope is expected to guide the faithful in the years ahead, calling “for peace and love in the world.”