The Pope’s delegate had earlier asked Fra’ Matthew Festing, former Grand Master, to stay away from the ballot
The request was sent by the order’s leadership in an email
The 2016 report also said Malteser International’s official policy was ‘inconsistent with Church teaching’
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Fra’ Matthew Festing said if the Order of Malta wanted him to return, he would have to consider it
‘The Pope said I could be re-elected’: an interview with Fra’ Matthew Festing
The former leader of the Knights of Malta speaks out for the first time since the Pope asked for his resignation