section_path: International diplomatic role/Sovereign Military Order of Malta
section_name: Sovereign Military Order of Malta
paragraph_text: Sovereign Military Order of Malta
  
  In January 2017, Francis demanded the resignation of Matthew Festing, the 79th Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The Pope's demand was a response to Festing and Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke dismissing Baron Albrecht von Boeselager from his position in the Order of Malta. Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto was appointed leader in May 2017.