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April 26, 2017

Knights of Malta asked to elect temporary leader to replace grand master

Following the resignation of grand master Fra' Matthew Festing at the request of Pope Francis, members of the Knights of Malta have been asked to consider electing a lieutenant to take temporary reigns of the order, rather than a new grand master.

VATICAN CITY – Members of the Knights of Malta about to elect a new permanent leader were asked instead to consider electing a lieutenant who would temporarily take the reins of the order.

Published in International