From 1949, Cardinals has been Grand Masters, though the Pope remains sovereign of the order, thus enjoying the protection of the Holy See, with headquarters at Palazzo Della Rovere in Rome, close to the Vatican City.
Cardinals has been Grand Masters, though the Pope remains sovereign of the order with headquarters at Palazzo Della Rovere in Rome, close to the Vatican City. This was from 1949. The order is thus enjoying the protection of the Holy See.