Poste Magistrali announced a special postmark and numbered commemorative postcard for the Order of Malta’s 2026 pilgrimage to the Holy House of Loreto. The pilgrimage of its three Italian Grand Priories took place from 23 to 25 October in Loreto, in Italy’s Ancona province.

The postmark depicts the monumental Marble Cladding at the centre of the Basilica, enclosing the Holy House. Giancarlo Federico designed the cancellation. Its inscriptions identify the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and Poste Magistrali and refer to the Italian langue’s pilgrimage to the Holy House. The date incorporated in the design is 24 October 2026.

The postal stand was located in a dedicated room on the ground floor of Loreto’s Apostolic Palace. Opening hours were 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday 24 October and 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Sunday 25 October. Visitors could obtain the specially produced numbered postcard bearing the event cancellation.

The accompanying postmark notice sets out arrangements for postal requests after the event. Items to be returned under cover must reach Poste Magistrali by 28 December 2026, individually franked with the relevant stamps. A self-addressed return envelope bearing Order of Malta stamps at the ordinary Italian Posta4 rate must be enclosed. Registered return arrangements require advance contact.

For uncovered returns, items must arrive by 9 November 2026 and bear the indication “Corrispondenza filatelica” on the address side in indelible ink. Poste Magistrali says it will add this marking when it is absent.