Order of Malta Explains the Necessity of Diplomacy in the Service of Humanity

PeopleOther ♦ Published: July 4, 2025; 13:41 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Sovereign Order of Malta, the world's oldest Catholic lay order, reaffirmed its pivotal role in global humanitarian aid through diplomatic channels at a reception in Vienna. Sebastian Schoenaich-Carolath, Ambassador of the Order of Malta to the Republic of Austria, emphasized the importance of the Order's unique position as a subject of international law in enabling sustainable development and emergency aid in crisis areas.

H.E. DI Sebastian Prince von Schoenaich-Carolath (l.) is the Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Republic of Austria. / Picture: © Malteserorden/Nicusor Floroaica

At the traditional diplomatic reception at the St. Johanns Club in Vienna, hosted by H.E. DI Sebastian Prince of Schoenaich-Carolath, the ambassador emphasized the growing relevance of the Order's diplomatic efforts in light of the escalating global situation. Numerous representatives of the diplomatic corps, high-ranking figures from the Church, politics, the military, and civil…