Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Autumn Day of Formation 2026
How can we use AI wisely? That was the central question at Collegio Sant'Anselmo's latest Day of Formation, guided by Father Patrick Carter OSB.
In Search of God, from Jerusalem to the Streets of the World
At Sant'Anselmo, the abbot of Dormition Abbey reinterpreted interreligious dialogue in light of the Rule of Saint Benedict: in Jerusalem, the decisive line lies not only between religions, but within them, between those who wish to possess God and those who seek him.
Archabbot Cirill Hortobágyi OSB Confirmed for Second Term at Pannonhalma
The conventual chapter of Pannonhalma Archabbey has re-elected Archabbot Cirill Hortobágyi OSB for a further term as Archabbot. He also remains Abbot-President of the Hungarian Benedictine Congregation.
BENET 2026: Benedictine Educators from Five Continents Gather at Melk Abbey
Around 160 educators from five continents gathered at Melk Abbey for BENET 2026, exploring monastic stability, hospitality and the enduring mission of Benedictine schools in a changing world.
Elections, Appointments and Events | October-November 2026
An overview of recent events and personnel changes in our Benedictine family.
Notes from the Aventine | August-October 2026
Prompted by recent events, Abbot Primate Jeremias reflects on the papal visit to France and asks himself: What does the principal patron saint of Europe mean for the rest of the world?
Pope Leo’s Benedictine Summer
Pope Leo’s summer revealed a papal interest in the Benedictine tradition, marked by trips to our oldest monasteries, shared monastic meals, an address to the CIB, and, finally, a generous tribute to “Saint Benedict and his monks” during his visit to France.
CIB Approves Milestone Restructuring at Rome Meeting
Meeting at Sant’Anselmo, delegates voted for new CIB statutes, re-elected Sister Lynn McKenzie OSB as moderator and gathered for the first International Benedictine Women’s Symposium since 2016.
A Glance into the Catalogus: Large Monasteries and Popular Names
As in every issue of NEXUS, this time too there are some statistics from the Benedictine Confederation: the largest monasteries and the most popular names.
Summer Formation at Sant’Anselmo: Four Programmes for 2027
Sant’Anselmo announces four summer programmes for 2027, offering practical leadership training, renewal and focused study for monastic superiors, monks, nuns and oblates in Rome.